harp
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We also included instruments like the bassoon, the harp, the trombone and obviously the saxophone.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
Alice McLeod was a highly gifted and accomplished pianist who later became renowned for her mastery of the harp.
From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026
Mr. Schlosberg conducted from the keyboard; his orchestration for three winds, three strings and harp had his usual flair for exactly the right instrument and texture at the right time.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026
Central to the project are the Irish harp and the qanun, a 78-string Middle Eastern instrument that is played on the lap.
From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026
A small string at the upper end of the harp broke with a high-pitched tinkle and curled up like an ivy tendril.
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
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