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harper


Meanings
  • noun

    A person who plays the harp.

    - "She is an accomplished harper."
    - "The harper played a beautiful melody on her harp."
  • noun

    A person who composes, writes, or performs music, especially as a profession.

    - "He is a renowned harper and has released several albums."
    - "The harper's concert was a great success."

Synonyms

harp-player , harpist
Rhymes
Words rhyming with harper
harp , hearp , clarp , harper
Variants
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harper , harpers , Harper , Stephen Harper , Stephen Joseph Harper , Harper Lee , Lee , Nelle Harper Lee
Etymology
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Old English harpa, from harpene, harp; akin to harpia 'harpist'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'harper' is derived from the Old English word 'harpa'.

  2. Harpers were an important part of medieval society and were often employed by the nobility to entertain them.

  3. In some cultures, harpers were believed to have magical powers and were able to heal the sick with their music.


Related Concepts
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  1. harp: A musical instrument with strings that are plucked with the fingers.


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In Celtic mythology, harpers were believed to have magical powers and were often associated with the gods and goddesses. Harpers played an important role in medieval courts, where they were employed to entertain the nobility.

How to Memorize "harper"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person holding a large harp and playing it.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'harper' with the image of a musician playing a harp.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Harp And Play' to remember the word 'harper'.


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