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harpe

harp

noun ARP Rare

Origin: Germanic harpa

Usage Note

Harpe denotes the classical orchestral harp, one of the oldest stringed instruments. A player is called a harpiste (masculine or feminine). The Irish harp is a famous cultural symbol, and in French harpe celtique distinguishes it from the classical harpe de concert.

Examples

"Elle joue de la harpe depuis l'enfance."

Natural Translation

She has been playing the harp since childhood.

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