autoharp

Au·to·harp

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [aw-toh-hahrp]
- /ˈɔ toʊˌhɑrp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [aw-toh-hahrp]
- /ˈɔ toʊˌhɑrp/

Definitions of autoharp word

noun autoharp 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 3
noun autoharp a type of zither for playing chordal accompaniments by means of a series of dampers worked by keys 3
noun autoharp such a zither 3
noun autoharp A kind of zither with a mechanical device that allows the playing of a chord by damping all the other strings. 1
noun autoharp 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. 0

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autoharp popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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