harpa

Meanings

• A stringed musical instrument from Iceland. It has a bowed, plucked, or strummed body with a neck and strings.

  - "The harpa's strings create a beautiful melody."
  - "During the Icelandic winter solstice, musicians play the harpa."
  - "Many tourists visit Iceland to learn how to play the harpa."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with harpa
harp , clasp , scarp , starp , starve , dharma

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Homophones

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1. harbor
   

2. harrow
   

3. harlot
   

4. harpist
   

5. harpone
   

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Variants

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harpies , harpy , harpy bat , harpy eagle , harpy eagles

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Forms

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verb: harpa (to play the harpa), verb: harpa (to have or possess a harp), verb: harpa (to create or compose music for the harpa), verb: harpa (to perform or play a piece of music on the harpa), verb: harpa (to strum or pluck the strings of the harpa), verb: harpa (to bow the strings of the harpa with a bow), verb: harpa (to make or create the sound of the harpa), verb: harpa (to use the harpa as an instrument for musical expression), noun: harpa (the musical instrument itself), noun: harpa (a piece of music or composition written for or performed on the harpa), noun: harpa (a sound, tone, or vibration produced by the harpa), noun: harpa (a skilled musician who plays the harpa), noun: harpa (a harp or harpa-like instrument from another culture or region), adjective: harp-like (having the shape or appearance of a harp), adjective: harpa-tuned (having the strings or frequencies of a harpa), adverb: harpa-like (in a manner that is similar to a harp), adverb: harpa-tuned (with the strings or frequencies of a harpa)

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Etymology

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The word 'harpa' comes from Old Norse 'harpa' meaning 'frame, harp'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Celtic harp: A type of harp that originated in the Celtic regions of Europe. It typically has a large, pear-shaped soundbox, a long neck with around 36 to 48 strings, and a sound that is characterized by its rich, resonant, and melodic tones.

2. Baroque harp: A type of harp that originated during the Baroque period in Europe. It typically has a smaller, more compact soundbox, a shorter neck with around 30 to 36 strings, and a sound that is characterized by its bright, clear, and distinctive tones.

3. Scandinavian harp: A type of harp that originated in the Scandinavian regions of Europe. It typically has a larger, more robust soundbox, a long neck with around 36 to 48 strings, and a sound that is characterized by its rich, resonant, and melodic tones.

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Culture

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The harpa holds significant cultural importance in Iceland. It is often used as a national symbol and can be found in various artworks, tourist souvenirs, and even the Icelandic passport cover.

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