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autoharp

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

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.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From auto- + harp.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: cítara d'acords — instrument
  • French: autoharpe — instrument
  • Macedonian: автоха́рфа (avtohárfa) — instrument