harp
harp [harp harps harped harping] noun, verb BrE [hɑːp] NAmE [hɑːrp]
noun 
a large musical instrument with strings stretched on a vertical frame, played with the fingers
see also ↑Jew's harp
Word Origin:
Old English hearpe, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch harp and German Harfe.
Culture:
There are various types of harp. One is sometimes used as a symbol representing Ireland, e.g. on coins, because it is an important instrument in traditional Irish music.
Example Bank:
•By means of pedals, a harp can be set in any desired key.
Derived: ↑harp on ▪ ↑harp on something
verb
Verb forms: 
Word Origin:
Old English hearpe, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch harp and German Harfe.
Example Bank:
•Don't keep harping on about my age!
•He is always harping on about the war.
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