mouth harp
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of mouth harp
An Americanism dating back to 1900–05
Example Sentences
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“He has this one-tone mouth harp, so he blows his note on that – what’s the sound? Mmmmmmmmmmgggg?”
From The Guardian • May 27, 2018
The image of a lyre is stitched into two corners of the custom-made rugs in the living room and the dining room; on the opposing corners, you’ll find a likeness of a mouth harp.
From New York Times • Nov. 4, 2016
Some sliced potatoes provided by farmers nearby, while others played a mouth harp.
From New York Times • Nov. 1, 2014
Banjo, mouth harp, celeste, and glockenspiel combine to create a sound that’s equal parts hoedown and windup music box, with the odd nod to Ennio Morricone.
From Slate • Feb. 22, 2013
When they got around to the front door, they found the grimy old hag playing a mouth harp with one hand while making her limberjack dance with the other.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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