harping

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of playing the harp, a musical instrument with a large soundbox and strings that are plucked.

  - "She enjoys harping in her free time."
  - "The orchestra's harpist skillfully played the harp during the performance."

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Synonyms

keep on , perseverate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with harping
carping , heaping , keeping

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Variants

List of all variants of harping that leads to same result
harp , harped , harping , harps , harp at , harped at , harping at , harps at , harp on , harped on , harping on , harps on

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Etymology

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Old English harpe, from Proto-Germanic *harbija-; related to harp, harp-shaped.

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Trivia

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1. The harp is the national instrument of Ireland.

2. The largest harp ever built was over 40 feet tall and weighed over 1,000 pounds.

3. The ancient Egyptian harp was believed to be a symbol of the sun god Ra.

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Related Concepts

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1. Musical instrument: A device that produces musical sounds when the performer plays or sounds it in some way.

2. String instrument: A musical instrument that produces sound from vibrating strings when the performer plays or sounds it in some way.

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Culture

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The harp has been used in various cultures throughout history, including ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome. In literature, harps have been used as symbols of peace, healing, and the arts. In music, the harp is known for its unique sound and is often used in orchestras and chamber music.

How to Memorize "harping"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, triangular-shaped instrument with strings and a soundbox. Visualize the performer plucking the strings with their hands to produce music.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'harp' with the image of a peaceful, serene scene, such as a garden or a forest, to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Harp Helps Heal' to remember that the harp is a musical instrument used for healing and peace.

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