arched harp

noun

A type of harp where the string carrier and resonator are physically united, with strings at right angles to the sound table, no pillar and a neck that curves away from the resonator.

Meanings

nounarched harp (plural arched harps)

plural arched harps

  1. A type of harp where the string carrier and resonator are physically united, with strings at right angles to the sound table, no pillar and a neck that curves away from the resonator.

    Synonyms: arch harp, bow harp

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA type of harp where the string carrier and resonator are physically united, with strings at right angles to the sound table, no pillar and a neck that curves away from the resonator.

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