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Meaning of "Autoharp" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF AUTOHARP

Autoharp  [ˈɔːtəʊˌhɑːp] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF AUTOHARP

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Autoharp is a noun.
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WHAT DOES AUTOHARP MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Autoharp

Autoharp

The autoharp is a musical string instrument having a series of chord bars attached to dampers, which, when depressed, mute all of the strings other than those that form the desired chord. Despite its name, the autoharp is not a harp at all, but a chorded zither.

Definition of Autoharp in the English dictionary

The definition of Autoharp in the dictionary is ® a zither-like musical instrument used in country-and-western music, equipped with button-controlled dampers that can prevent selected strings from sounding, thus allowing chords to be played. It is plucked with the fingers or a plectrum.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH AUTOHARP


alaap
əˈlɑːp
alap
əˈlɑːp
cardsharp
ˈkɑːdˌʃɑːp
carp
kɑːp
dipterocarp
ˈdɪptərəʊˌkɑːp
escarp
ɪˈskɑːp
harp
hɑːp
jaap
jɑːp
LARP
lɑːp
needle-sharp
ˈniːdəlˈʃɑːp
parp
pɑːp
pericarp
ˈpɛrɪˌkɑːp
razor-sharp
ˈreɪzəˌʃɑːp
scarp
skɑːp
sharp
ʃɑːp
tarp
tɑːp
Tharp
θɑːp
ultrasharp
ˌʌltrəˈʃɑːp
unsharp
ʌnˈʃɑːp
vibraharp
ˈvaɪbrəˌhɑːp

WORDS THAT END LIKE AUTOHARP

aeolian harp
apocarp
crucian carp
double sharp
endocarp
epicarp
jarp
jew´s harp
jew´s-harp
look sharp
mesocarp
mirror carp
oversharp
Polycarp
procarp
supersharp
time warp
warp
Welsh harp
wind harp

Synonyms and antonyms of Autoharp in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Autoharp» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF AUTOHARP

Find out the translation of Autoharp to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Autoharp from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Autoharp» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

竖琴
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Autoharp
570 millions of speakers

English

Autoharp
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Autoharp
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

Autoharp
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Autoharp
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Autoharp
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Autoharp
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

authoharpe
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Autoharp
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Autoharp
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

オートハープ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

Autoharp
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Autoharp
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

autoharp
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

autoharp
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ऑटोहोअरप
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

autoharp
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Autoharp
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Autoharp
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Autoharp
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

autoharp
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

autoharp
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Outoharp
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Autoharp
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

autoharp
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Autoharp

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «AUTOHARP»

The term «Autoharp» is quite widely used and occupies the 54.192 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «AUTOHARP» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Autoharp

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «AUTOHARP»

Discover the use of Autoharp in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Autoharp and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Autoharp Owner's Manual: Everything from Maintaining to ...
Discusses concerns including tune-ups, amplification, construction, comb adjustment, harmonics, musical scale, appraisal, repair, their history, and types of autoharps, and provides instructions for playing the autoharp.
Mary Lou Orthey, Ivan Stiles, 2000
2
Celtic Autoharp
This collection of 35 Celtic tunes represents ten different performance styles from Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Brittany. the majority of these pieces are dance tunes such as the jigs and reels popular at Irish sessions, the informal ...
Karen Mueller, 2011
3
Latin American Autoharp
Each song is presented with melody, lyrics and guitar chords. In addition autoharp chords and melody parts are shown. Another fine book by well-known authoharp performer and writer, Carol Stober.
Carol Stober, 2012
4
Complete Method for Autoharp Or Chromaharp
Also included is information on tuning, changing strings, and altering chord position on the instrument. the CD is a stereo teaching tape with vocal instruction and performance demonstrating many of the strum patterns and tunes in the book ...
Meg Peterson, 2005
5
Love Songs for Autoharp
Since love is universal to all ages and stages of life, this book is a potpourri of songs about love, lost loves, longing for love, and a never-ending desire to be loved by someone.
Carol Stober, 2010
6
A Treasury of Favorite Songs for Autoharp
The songs and ballads in this book include a rich selection of favorite American folk songs, patriotic songs, sentimental songs from the past, and songs from other lands.
Meg Peterson, 2010
7
Fun with the Autoharp
A great beginner's autoharp book containing basic technical instruction plus melody lines, chords, and lyrics for 48 folk favorites.
Sue Banks, 2010
8
You Can Teach Yourself Autoharp
The Autoharp is one of the most rewarding and adaptable of musical instuments. It can be played simply, by stroking one chord at a time to accompany singing; as a solo melody instrument; or as a rhythm back—up in a group, incorporating a ...
Meg Peterson, 2010
9
Scottish Airs and Ballads for Autoharp
A collection of 25 traditional melodies written in standard music notation as well as autoharp tablature.
Alex Usher, 2011
10
Hymns for Autoharp
Folk instruments such as the guitar, banjo, mandolin, ukelele, and Autoharp lend themselves to this kind of group singing. They can provide simple accompaniments or carry the melody in a small group or a full fledged revival. Notice how well ...
Meg Peterson, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «AUTOHARP»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Autoharp is used in the context of the following news items.
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Clark Arthur Jones
Clark could play numerous stringed instruments: the dulcimer, the hammer dulcimer, fretless banjo, and the autoharp. His voice was strong and ... «News & Observer, Jul 15»
2
Staten Island Sounds: Best new releases from local musicians
Dolltits is comprised of Barbara Russo on vocals and guitar, Serpica on vocals, ukelele, autoharp and keys and Therina Bella on vocals, guitar, ... «SILive.com, Jul 15»
3
Steven Tyler Premieres 'Love Is Your Name' Music Video
... his first country single in May, and from Tyler's unmistakable vocals to the use of the autoharp, the song proved to be as unique as the signer. «The Boot, Jul 15»
4
Communities busy with Fourth plans
Beginning at 10 a.m., competitions will include old time banjo, old time fiddle, bluegrass banjo, bluegrass fiddle, guitar, autoharp, mandolin, ... «Southwest Virginia Today, Jul 15»
5
Review: Corral Blue Can't Dance!
The best part of the show is the music, played on the autoharp by Zuch and guitar by musical director “Cactus” Kevin Henkel, who should have ... «NOW Magazine, Jul 15»
6
Trad festival to put town on musical map for second year
Saturday sees a concert at Penninghame St. John's Church Hall featuring local band The Oystercatchers, award winning autoharp player ... «The Galloway Gazette, Jul 15»
7
CELEBRATE THE FOURTH: Fonthill rings in the nation's birthday …
Entertainers performing patriotic music and old-time classics are the Del Val Saxophone Quartet, Galena Brass and autoharp virtuoso, Marti ... «Bucks Local News, Jul 15»
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A BUCKS COUNTY FOURTH: Fireworks, patriotic parades, band …
Entertainers performing patriotic music and old-time classics are the Del Val Saxophone Quartet, Galena Brass and autoharp virtuoso, Marti ... «Bucks Local News, Jul 15»
9
90-year-old Eastside musician performs in Kirkland
Italene Gaddis played her autoharp for residents of the Aegis Center in ... one of the many songs she's written over the years on the autoharp. «Kirkland Reporter, Jul 15»
10
Cambridge Library presents 'Old MacDonald Had a Banjo'
During the show Imholte will play fiddle, guitar, hammered dulcimer, autoharp, cello, harmonica, spoons, jaw harp, and, of course, banjo. «Isanti County News, Jun 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Autoharp [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/autoharp>. Apr 2024 ».
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