harper

Example Sentences

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When they became international stars in the 1970s, the group hired a harper named Derek Bell to play the old O’Carolan tunes, which as a result became part of every Irish band’s repertoire.

From Washington Post • May 12, 2016

Mead has been spilled on the oak and the king's strong-thewed companions, none over 30, sprawl, snore or listen intently to the end of a long-drawn saga sung by Maccus, the harper.

From Time Magazine Archive

I could no longer pay the cook and the harper, and Lynesse grew wild when I spoke of pawning her jewels.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

The harper gave him back some answer, and Hrothgar spoke again.

From "Grendel" by John Gardner

They burnt the great thighbones and feasted at their ease on fresh roast meat, as in their midst the godlike harper sang— Demodokos, honored by all that realm.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer