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The harp made a gentle sound.
What does Harp mean?
A harp is a stringed musical instrument.
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A musical instrument with strings stretched across a frame and played by plucking.
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The musician plucked the harp strings during the concert.
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The story used the sound of a harp to create a peaceful mood in the scene.
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What is a harp?
A harp is played by plucking strings.
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Which phrase is closest to harp?
A harp is a kind of string instrument.
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Harp fits a sentence about a musical instrument.
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MeaningHarp means A harp is a stringed musical instrument.
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Synonyms
Words like Harp
string instrumentAn instrument with strings that make sound.
instrumentAn object used to make music.
lyreA smaller ancient string instrument similar in idea to a harp.
Antonyms
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silenceNo sound at all.
drumA different kind of instrument that is usually struck instead of plucked.
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A harp is a stringed musical instrument.
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Harp is not the same as silence. Harp means a harp is a stringed musical instrument.
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