mouth harp
The 'mouth harp' is a traditional musical instrument known for its distinctive twanging sound, commonly referred to as a Jew's harp or jaw harp.
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Definition
B2Music
(general)A small instrument played by holding it against the mouth and plucking a flexible reed to produce sound.
Example
- He played a cheerful tune on his mouth harp during the campfire.
- The mouth harp's unique sound added an exotic flavor to the folk music performance.
C1Music
(technical)A lamellophone with a metal or bamboo tongue that vibrates when plucked, held against the teeth or lips.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "mouth harp":
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