harpist
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of harpist
Example Sentences
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As a harpist played in the background, Graham and other guests chatted over drinks in a garden overlooking the Turkish capital’s red-tile-roofed cityscape.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
Elsewhere, Sigur Rós will perform Hoppípolla, which was used in the promotion of Planet Earth and Planet Earth II, while other musical guests will include singer Sienna Spiro and harpist Francisco Yglesia.
From BBC ● May 7, 2026
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
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
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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