Autoharp
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Autoharp is a noun meaning A string instrument having a series of chord bars attached to dampers (muting bars) which mute all the strings other than those that form the desired chord.
Meaning
A string instrument having a series of chord bars attached to dampers (muting bars) which mute all the strings other than those that form the desired chord.
Example Sentences
Mr. Droste is usually the more ethereal, with the sweeter voice and the gentler melodies; he was the one strumming an autoharp for “Lullabye,” while Mr. Bear tapped a glockenspiel, and Christopher Taylor played a flute.
Word Forms
- autoharps
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include harp, harpe, harpstring, harmonica, harpsichord, harpguitar.
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