Definition of Harpist

1. Noun. Someone who plays the harp.

Exact synonyms: Harper
Generic synonyms: Instrumentalist, Musician, Player
Derivative terms: Harp, Harp, Harp

Definition of Harpist

1. n. A player on the harp; a harper.

Definition of Harpist

1. Noun. person who plays a harp ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Harpist

1. one that plays the harp [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Harpist

harp shackle
harpa
harpagon
harpagons
harpaxophobia
harped
harper
harpers
harpies
harpin
harping
harping iron
harping irons
harpings
harpins
harpist (current term)
harpists
harplike
harpoon
harpoon gun
harpoon line
harpoon log
harpooned
harpooneer
harpooneers
harpooner
harpooners
harpooning
harpoons
harpress

Literary usage of Harpist

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Art Criticism and Romance: With Recollections, and 23 Etchings by Anna Lea by Henry Merritt, Anna Lea Merritt (1879)
"... found himself beside the harpist, and opposite a sirloin of ox-beef, which the farmer had sent for into town some eight or ten days before. ..."

2. The Great Violinists and Pianists by George Titus Ferris (1881)
"Loses his Fine Guarnerius Violin.—Is appointed Director of the Orchestra at Gotha.—He marries Dorette Schiedler, the Brilliant harpist. ..."

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