harpist

[ hahr-pist ]

noun

1. a person who plays the harp, especially professionally.

Word History and Origins

Origin of harpist¹

First recorded in 1605–15; harp + -ist

Example Sentences

Here, he is joined by the harpist Brandee Younger, who adds some lunar opalescence to his sound.

From New York Times

Sara Cutler, who retired earlier this year as principal harpist, has performed “The Nutcracker” about 2,000 times in over four decades, only taking a year off during the pandemic shutdowns.

From Seattle Times

She was a talented harpist, who often played at events organised by the Edinburgh Interfaith Association.

From BBC

“He likes flowers and a harpist” when hosting dinner parties, royal biographer Robert Hardman told The Post.

From Washington Post

“Premiers Pas Au Marécage” translates as “First Steps in the Swamp,” and it’s a meditation on evolution — formlessness into forms — by Sarah Page, a harpist and composer from Montreal.

From New York Times