a large musical instrument with strings stretched from top to bottom on a frame, played with the fingers 竖琴 By means of pedals, a harp can be set in any desired key. 利用踏板可以给竖琴调出任何一种调子。
CultureThere are various types of harp. One is sometimes used as a symbol representing Ireland, for example, on coins, because it is an important instrument in traditional Irish music.Topics Musicc1Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverb + harp- set
- tune
Word OriginOld English hearpe, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch harp and German Harfe.