harp

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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

Warren: The arpeggiation in “Ordinary” — I’ll shut up about this song eventually — everyone thinks it’s a harp, but it’s a rubber bridge guitar.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025

In the half-hour slow movement, harp and violins ascended melodic scales, allowing each step its magical, mystery share of exultation.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2025

She pointed at the elaborate illustration of a man holding a golden harp, facing down a rampaging giant.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley