harpist
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of harpist
Example Sentences
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The Celtic folk singer, songwriter and harpist from the Irish-speaking Donegal Gaeltacht area of Gweedore recorded about 25 albums and sold millions of records worldwide.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
Indeed, “11,000 Strings” begins with a C major chord; shortly thereafter, a harpist half-prepares to leap into Tchaikovsky’s “Waltz of the Flowers.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 6, 2025
He recently hosted a March 30 book launch party for “The World’s Largest Cherry Pie,” a collection of poetry by his friend Sophie Appel, that featured a harpist and tea tasting.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2025
Here, he is joined by the harpist Brandee Younger, who adds some lunar opalescence to his sound.
From New York Times • Apr. 5, 2024
The harpist and the piper bowed and hurried out, while Cersei kissed her cousin chastely on the cheek.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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