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I was the same kind of father as I was a harpist - I played by ear.
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Meaning of "harpist" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF HARPIST

harpist  [ˈhɑːpɪst] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HARPIST

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Harpist is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES HARPIST MEAN IN ENGLISH?

harpist

Harp

The harp is a multi-string musical instrument which has the plane of its strings positioned perpendicularly to the soundboard. Organologically, it is in the general category of chordophones and has its own sub category. All harps have a neck, resonator and strings. Some, known as frame harps, also have a pillar; those without the pillar are referred to as open harps. Depending on its size, which varies, a harp may be played while held in the lap or while it stands on a table, or on the floor. Harp strings may be made of nylon, gut, wire or silk. On smaller harps, like the folk harp, the core string material will typically be the same for all strings on a given harp. Larger instruments like the modern concert harp mix string materials to attain their extended ranges. A person who plays the harp is called a harpist or harper. Folk musicians often use the term "harper", whereas classical musicians use "harpist". Various types of harps are found in Africa, Europe, North and South America and in Asia. In antiquity, harps and the closely related lyres were very prominent in nearly all cultures.

Definition of harpist in the English dictionary

The definition of harpist in the dictionary is somebody who plays the harp.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HARPIST


aromatherapist
əˌrəʊməˈθerəpɪst
coppiced
ˈkɒpɪst
endoscopist
enˈdɒskəpɪst
escapist
ɪˈskeɪpɪst
groupist
ˈɡruːpɪst
hydrotherapist
ˌhaɪdrəʊˈθerəpɪst
hypnotherapist
ˌhɪpnəʊˈθɛrəpɪst
microscopist
maɪˈkrɒskəpɪst
misanthropist
mɪˈzænθrəpɪst
papist
ˈpeɪpɪst
philanthropist
fɪˈlænθrəpɪst
physiotherapist
ˌfɪzɪəʊˈθɛrəpɪst
pissed
pɪst
psychotherapist
ˌsaɪkəʊˈθerəpɪst
rapist
ˈreɪpɪst
tempest
ˈtɛmpɪst
therapist
ˈθɛrəpɪst
Trappist
ˈtræpɪst
typist
ˈtaɪpɪst
vibraharpist
ˈvaɪbrəˌhɑːpɪst

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HARPIST

haroset
harp
harp seal
Harper
Harper´s Ferry
harpies
harpin
harpings
harpins
harpoon
harpoon-like
harpooneer
harpooner
harpsichord
harpsichordist
harpy
harpy eagle
harpylike
harquebus
harquebuse

WORDS THAT END LIKE HARPIST

beauty therapist
electrotherapist
group therapist
horoscopist
landscapist
occupational therapist
orthoepist
physical therapist
psilanthropist
radiotherapist
recreational therapist
serial rapist
sex therapist
spectroscopist
speech therapist
stenotypist
stethoscopist
telescopist
theanthropist
utopist

Synonyms and antonyms of harpist in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «harpist» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HARPIST

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

Translator English - Chinese

竖琴手
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

arpista
570 millions of speakers

English

harpist
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बीन बजानेवाला
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

عازفة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

арфистка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

harpista
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বীণাবাদক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

harpiste
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Harpist
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Harfenist
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ハープ奏者
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

하프 연주자
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Harpist
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nhạc si đánh thụ cầm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

harpist
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

वीणा वाजवणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

harpçı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

arpista
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

harfistka
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

арфистка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

harpist
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αρπιστή
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

harpspeler
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

harpist
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

harpist
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of harpist

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HARPIST»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HARPIST» OVER TIME

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

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2 QUOTES WITH «HARPIST»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word harpist.
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Harpo Marx
I was the same kind of father as I was a harpist - I played by ear.
2
Nellie McKay
In the hierarchy of instruments, if you're a harpist, you're considered someone with a brain much more than if you're a singer.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HARPIST»

Discover the use of harpist in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to harpist and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Harpist in the Wind
In the midst of conflict and unrest the Prince of Hed solves the puzzle of his future when he learns to harp the wind, discovers who the shape changers are, and understands his own relationship to Deth, harpist of the wizard Ohm.
Patricia A. McKillip, 1985
2
Notable Black American Women
Early in Hobson-Pilot' s senior year of high school, Philadelphia Symphony harpist Marilyn Costello, who also taught harp in the city's schools, indicated that the young harpist was of concert caliber. But the question in Hobson- Pilot' s mind  ...
Jessie Carney Smith, 1996
3
The Indispensable Harp: Historical Development, Modern ...
47-M, SIDE B. On March 29, 1975, in Otavalo, the harpist Juan Cayambe, a native of the region of Pimampiro, Imbabura, was recorded playing arpa imbaburena; the four pieces were Carabuela, "Amor 70" a sanjudn, "Tomo como hombre," the ...
John Mendell Schechter, 1992
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Politics
[D] The function of a harpist is the same in kind, so we say, as the function of an excellent harpist. And the same is true without qualification in every case, when we add to the function the superior achievement that expresses the virtue.
Aristotle, C. D. C. Reeve, 1997
5
The Story of the Irish Harp: Its History and Influence
83 At that time a special observance of Carolan's birth and life was held, presided over by the notable harpist Gwendolyn Mason. M In 1974 the publication of a larger work, The Calthorpe Collection, Songs and Airs Arranged for the Voice and ...
Nora Joan Clark, 2003
6
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
850 BC; Upper floor, room 22; JE 65756; This votive stela shows a harpist called Senw playing to the god Rahorakhty. Discovered in Qurna in Western Thebes, the stela is carved of wood, covered with stucco and painted. The lunette shows a  ...
Abeer El-Shahawy, 2005
7
Worlds of Music: An Introduction to the Music of the World's ...
[At children's wakes] the golpeador had to stay right there, by the harpist. Then, there were other events—matrimonio, patron saint fiestas. Among [indı ́genas], the matrimonio lasts three or four days. And the harpist has to be there. Day and ...
Jeff Titon, Timothy Cooley, David Locke, 2008
8
The Harpist of Madrid
On the verge of achieving them, his family life is blighted by a cruel fate. How will he deal with death and insanity? At once tragic and uplifting, Gordon Thomas has penned a rich portrait of art and society when Spain is in upheaval.
Thomas Gordon, Gordon Thomas, 2011
9
The Promised Land
Now and again, members of the audience interrupted the harpist, and stood up to say their pak 'praise' names. This very old tradition provided an outlet for entertainment whenever a harpist played. Okech, the son of Sipul, stood up and ...
Grace Ogot, 1990
10
Jet
Mrs. Patton, a harpist who has appeared in several countries, was heard in recital ranging from classical to African themes, including her own compositions. Roberto N. Ifill, a senior at Classical High School in Springfield, Mass., was among the ...

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HARPIST»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term harpist is used in the context of the following news items.
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COMMUNITY PHOTO: Harpist Kristen Cameron and friends perform …
Harpist Kristen Cameron, third from left, and five musical friends presented a program of music for harp and other instruments May 19 for The ... «Redlands Daily Facts, Jul 15»
2
WATCH: Bryn Terfel and harpist Hannah Stone drop into Wrexham …
Hannah and Bryn later visited the Hillbury care home where Hannah, who was official harpist to the Prince of Wales until last week, treated ... «Daily Post North Wales, Jul 15»
3
- Former royal harpist to perform in St Asaph - Rhyl Journal
Former royal harpist to perform in St Asaph. Published date: 12 July 2015 |. Published by: Rebecca Cole Read more articles by Rebecca Cole Email reporter ... «Rhyl Journal, Jul 15»
4
Things to do in and around Greenwich - GreenwichTime
Classical harpist Victoria Drake will join the Chamber Players to perform works by Jongen, Saint-Saëns, Jolivet, Roussel, Devienne and Satie. «Greenwich Time, Jul 15»
5
Parkway Place musician to perform harp concert July 20 - Your …
Louise Trotter, professional harpist and Parkway Place resident, has been a musician for more than 85 years. Now at 91 years old, she ... «Your Houston News, Jul 15»
6
Orbit, Life with My People Tells the Tale of a Beloved Dog | KSMU …
The first time it happened it was before a concert with her harpist, and they were just practicing, and Orbit started singing, and, you know, well, ... «KSMU Radio, Jul 15»
7
The Tao of Improv Workshop: The Basics of Healing Harp - PR.com
With the Angel Harp Academy, the class is taught by Cymber Lily Quinn, Reiki master and holistic harpist. Her improvised healing CD, “Seasons of the Soul” won ... «PR.com, Jul 15»
8
Musical talent and a lot of pluck
Now 24, and with her career as a harpist taking shape, van Leeuwen is steadying herself to perform among the nation's top talents under the ... «The Australian, Jul 15»
9
The Show Must Go On for Festival Opera's Ariadne
The harpist, Sarah Voynow, played particularly well. Morgan's direction was straightforward, and his dedication to presenting the music without ... «San Francisco Classical Voice, Jul 15»
10
Gould Piano Trio/Fulgoni review – a ravishing outing for a rare …
Harpist Gabriella dell'Olio joined the lineup for Ravel's Introduction and Allegro, all sunshine and air, but his Piano Trio stood out in a ravishing ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Harpist [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/harpist>. May 2024 ».
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