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    Arpa (en. Harp)

    /ˈaɾ.pa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A string musical instrument played with the fingers, formed by a triangular frame on which strings are taut.
    The harpist's ability to play the harp is impressive.
    La habilidad de la arpista para tocar el arpa es impresionante.
    Each of the strings of this instrument.
    The harp has more than forty harps that produce different sounds.
    El arpa tiene más de cuarenta arpas que producen diferentes sonidos.
    In music, a part or section that is performed with the harp.
    The main melody was performed on the harp.
    La melodía principal fue interpretada en el arpa.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'harpa', of Germanic origin.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to play the harp
    Expression that refers to performing music on the harp.
    tocar el arpa
    to be like a harp
    Expression that refers to someone who is very thin or fragile.
    ser como un arpa

    Related Words

    harpist
    Musician who plays the harp.
    arpista
    arpez
    Other string instruments played with the fingers.
    arpez
    hand harp
    Small harp played with the hands.
    arpa de mano

    Slang Meanings

    Term used in musical slang to refer to exceptional skill in music.
    That guitarist plays as if he were a harp.
    Ese guitarrista toca como si fuera un arpa.
    In some contexts, it refers to someone who is 'the life of the party'.
    That person is the harp of the gathering, always cheering everyone up.
    Esa persona es el arpa de la reunión, siempre animando a todos.