aeolian harp


aeolian harp

noun

Definition of AEOLIAN HARP

: a box-shaped musical instrument having stretched strings usually tuned in unison on which the wind produces varying harmonics over the same fundamental tone

First Known Use of AEOLIAN HARP

1750

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