wind harp

American  

[wind] / wɪnd /

noun

1. aeolian harp.

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wind harp British  

/ wɪnd /

noun

1. a less common name for aeolian harp

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Etymology

Origin of wind harp

First recorded in 1805–15

Example Sentences

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wind harp

In fact, on 1976's Dis, Eicher did actually record him playing against a Norwegian fjord – you can hear Garbarek blowing into a wind harp as the North Sea laps in the background.

From The Guardian ● Nov. 14, 2012

The wind harp was there, too, and as Phil, with closed eyes, was resting in the half-twilight made by shut blinds, there came from it a little murmur, which grew into a long, sad monotone.

From Prince Lazybones and Other Stories By Mrs. W. J. Hays by Hays, Helen Ashe

She was not that woman's child; I was sure of if; for her voice was as sweet as a wind harp.

From Little Ferns For Fanny's Little Friends by Fern, Fanny

Now in wreaths, now apart, and again in couples, they swayed about in an ecstasy of mirth, and the wind harp gave out strains of wild and melodious sound.

From Prince Lazybones and Other Stories By Mrs. W. J. Hays by Hays, Helen Ashe

Myra found the Prince and his attendants engaged in fixing the wind harp outside her casement.

From The Village of Youth and Other Fairy Tales by Hatton, Bessie