glass harps

A form of glass harp — A musical instrument consisting of glasses (typically wine glasses) tuned by putting different amounts of liquid into them. Sound is produced by rubbing one's fingers around the rims of the glasses, causing them to vibrate.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of glass harp
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