Harp
/hɑːrp/noun
A stringed musical instrument with a triangular frame and strings of varying lengths.
Did you know?In medieval and biblical symbolism, the harp was often linked with divine order, angels, and prophetic music, which is why it became such a powerful image in art and literature.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*kerp-
“to pluck, gather”
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*harpōn
“to pluck, harp”
Old English
OE
hearp
“a stringed instrument”
Old High German
OHG
harfa
“harp”
Old Norse
ON
harpa
“harp”
Modern English
English
harp
“a stringed musical instrument”