Aeolian harp

Aeolian harp

n.

An instrument consisting of an open box over which are stretched strings that sound when the wind passes over them. Also called wind harp.

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[From Aeolian, relating to Aeolus, god of the winds.]

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aeolian harp

n

(Music / Instruments) a stringed instrument that produces a musical sound when a current of air or wind passes over the strings Also called wind harp

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Noun

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aeolian harp - a harp having strings tuned in unison; they sound when wind passes over them aeolian lyre, wind harp harp - a chordophone that has a triangular frame consisting of a sounding board and a pillar and a curved neck; the strings stretched between the neck and the soundbox are plucked with the fingers