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harps

/hɑːrps/

Meanings
noun
A musical instrument consisting of a body and a curved neck, strung with strings of varying length that are stroked or plucked with the fingers and are vertical to the soundboard when viewed from the end of the body

Examples :

"The orchestra featured two harps, their shimmering notes adding a magical touch to the performance. "
music entertainment

Related Words

Illustration harmonica

harmonica noun

/ˌhɑɹ.ˈmɒ.nɪ.kə/ /ˌhɑɹ.ˈmɑ.nɪ.kə/

A musical wind instrument with a series of holes for the player to blow into, each hole producing a different note

"My grandpa plays the harmonica beautifully at family gatherings. "

Illustration shimmering

shimmering verb

/ˈʃɪmərɪŋ/ /ˈʃɪmrɪŋ/

To shine with a veiled, tremulous, or intermittent light; to gleam faintly.

"The dew on the grass was shimmering in the morning sun. "

Illustration instrument

instrument noun

/ˈɪnstɹəmənt/

A device used to produce music.

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

Illustration soundboard

soundboard noun

/ˈsaʊndbɔːrd/ /ˈsaʊndˌbɔːrd/

A board placed within a musical instrument to improve vibrations.

"The piano's soundboard helps to amplify the music, making it louder and richer. "

Illustration lullabies

lullabies noun

/ˈlʌləbaɪz/

A cradlesong, a soothing song to calm children or lull them to sleep.

"My grandmother sang me lullabies when I was a baby. "

Illustration repeatedly

repeatedly adverb

/ɹɪˈpiːtɪdli/

Done several times or in repetition.

"He repeatedly violated the court order, and shall now be punished."

Illustration importance

importance noun

/ɪmˈpɔːtəns/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtəns/

The quality or condition of being important or worthy of note.

"Attending all your classes is of great importance to your success in school. "

Illustration consisting

consisting verb

/kənˈsɪstɪŋ/

To be.

"The project consists of three main parts. "

Illustration expression

expression noun

/ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ən/

The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.

"My sister's joyful expression showed how happy she was about the good news. "

Illustration orchestra

orchestra noun

/ˈɔːkəstɹə/ /ˈɔɹkəstɹə/

A large group of musicians who play together on various instruments, usually including some from strings, woodwind, brass and/or percussion; the instruments played by such a group.

"The orchestra played a beautiful piece of music at the school concert. "

Illustration gracefully

gracefully adverb

/ˈɡɹeɪsfəli/

In a graceful manner.

"The dancer moved gracefully across the stage. "

Illustration performance

performance noun

[pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns]

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"