harpist
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of harpist
Example Sentences
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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
They have a harpist, tea, sandwiches and scones, so I’d probably spend the rest of my afternoon there on my dream, ideal day.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2025
The highlight is André Jolivet’s shrouded, skittish “Controversia,” from 1968, which was dedicated to Holliger and the harpist Ursula Holliger, his wife.
From New York Times • Jan. 25, 2024
She was a talented harpist, who often played at events organised by the Edinburgh Interfaith Association.
From BBC • Jul. 14, 2023
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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