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When gloved harpers set those overhead strings vibrating, the Kennedy Center architecture will be reflected in the tone.

From Washington Post • May 12, 2016

"Your father—" "—will thank me, when I hand him his kingdom. I mean to do a deed that the harpers will sing of for a thousand years."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

Sing for the harpers on highways Who make the world dance to their song, Turning the laughter of leaves into words!

From The Piper and the Reed by Norwood, Robert W.

Accordingly in 1567 Queen Elizabeth issued a commission for holding an Eisteddfod at Caerwys in the following year, which was duly held, when degrees were conferred on 55 candidates, including 20 harpers.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 2 "Ehud" to "Electroscope" by Various

In those days, harpers were accustomed to wander about towns and armies, playing for the amusement of those who would pay them.

From The Boys' And Girls' Library by Various