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harpist

American  
[hahr-pist] / ˈhɑr pɪst /

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of harpist

First recorded in 1605–15; harp + -ist


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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

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

This series began with harpist Brandee Younger and includes Michelle Coltrane, Jeff Parker, Mary Lattimore, Jasper Marsalis and Radha Botofasina, among many others, through the end of April.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 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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