harp
Translation
harp
Examples
She plays the harp in an orchestra.
She plays the harp in an orchestra.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) harp a musical instrument She plays the harp in an orchestra.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lyre (similar instrument)
Etymology
From Proto-Germanic '*harpōn', related to 'to pluck' the strings.
Memory Tips
Imagine an angel playing a 'harp' on a cloud. The shape is quite distinct.