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/hɑːrp/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A musical instrument consisting of a large triangular frame strung with strings that are plucked with the fingers.
She played a beautiful melody on the harp at the concert.
A similar instrument in which sound is produced by a vibrating string, typically in the context of a different culture.
The Celtic harp has a softer sound compared to the concert harp.
verb
To speak or write persistently and tediously about something.
He continued to harp on the same issue during the entire meeting.
To play on a harp.
She harped a soothing tune to calm the anxious child.
Etymology
Middle English: from Old English hearpe, of Germanic origin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
harp on:
To talk or write too much about a subject.
harpist:
A person who plays the harp.
harp away:
To talk incessantly, often about trivial matters.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
To complain or criticize repeatedly.
Stop harping on the past and focus on the future.
To play the harp relentlessly.
He was just harping all night at the party.