harpist

[ hahr-pist ]

noun

1. a person who plays the harp, especially professionally.

Word History and Origins

Origin of harpist¹

First recorded in 1605–15; harp + -ist

Example Sentences

Young harpists like Parker Ramsay, Brandee Younger and Madison Calley are finding new expressive and interpretive possibilities for the instrument — as well as thousands of followers.

From Washington Post

Before trying photography, he had been a classical harpist from Switzerland.

From The Daily Beast

The harpist, his fingers twisting his cap, answered that he had been at Pritchard's farm, and this also was translated.

From Project Gutenberg

King Ironheart was pleased with her request and graciously ordered his chief harpist to play the airs for Yvonne.

From Project Gutenberg

So pure, so sweet rang the voice that the king said to himself, 'Hynde Horn shall be trained by the best harpist in our land.'

From Project Gutenberg

And to-day the ruins of an old tower are visited by many folk who have heard that it was once the home of the ancient harpist.

From Project Gutenberg

The harpist acquitted himself magnificently, fully bearing out his world-wide fame.

From Project Gutenberg