autoharp
autoharp · autoharps
A string instrument having a series of chord bars attached to dampers which mute all…A string instrument having a series of chord bars attached to dampers (muting bars) which mute all the strings other than those that form the desired chord.
Meaning
1 sensesA string instrument having a series of chord bars attached to dampers (muting bars) which mute all the strings other than those that form the desired chord.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From auto- + harp.From auto- + harp.
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Forms
plural: autoharpsWord family
3 related wordsDerivedautoharpist
See also
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