Jew's Harp (Noun)
Meaning
A small lyre-shaped musical instrument that is placed between the teeth and played by twanging a wire tongue while changing the shape of the mouth cavity.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The folk musician expertly played a lively tune on her jew's harp, its bright tones filling the room.
- In many cultures, the jew's harp is a popular instrument for traditional music and storytelling.
- The street performer's unusual talent for playing the jew's harp drew a large and enthusiastic crowd.
- As a child, he had learned to play simple melodies on a jew's harp, a skill he still enjoyed as an adult.
- The museum's collection of musical instruments included a beautifully crafted jew's harp from the 19th century.