Jew’s Harp

Pronunciation: /dʒuz hɑːrp/

Definitions of Jew’s harp

noun a small musical instrument consisting of a lyre-shaped metal frame held between the teeth and played by plucking the metal tongue with the finger

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a Jew's harp at the souvenir shop.

A2 Playing the Jew's harp requires some practice to get the right sound.

B1 The Jew's harp is also known as a mouth harp or juice harp.

B2 The musician showcased his skills by playing the Jew's harp in a traditional folk song.

C1 The Jew's harp has a long history and is used in various musical genres around the world.

C2 The intricate design of the Jew's harp allows for a wide range of tones and melodies to be produced.

Examples of Jew’s harp in a Sentence

formal The Jew's harp is a traditional musical instrument that is played by plucking the metal reed.

informal I bought a Jew's harp at the music store yesterday and I can't wait to start playing it.

slang I love jamming out on my mouth harp, it's so fun to play.

figurative The Jew's harp can be seen as a symbol of cultural heritage and tradition in many communities.

Grammatical Forms of Jew’s harp

• past tense: played
• plural: Jew’s harps
• comparative: more Jew’s harp
• superlative: most Jew’s harp
• present tense: plays
• future tense: will play
• perfect tense: has played
• continuous tense: is playing
• singular: Jew’s harp
• positive degree: Jew’s harp
• infinitive: to play
• gerund: playing
• participle: played

Origin and Evolution of Jew’s harp

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Unknown, possibly a combination of various languages in Asia

Story behind the word: The Jew's harp is believed to have originated in Asia, possibly in China or Southeast Asia.

Evolution of the word: The term 'Jew's harp' has evolved over time from its original use as a musical instrument to a more colloquial term for the instrument, with some controversy surrounding its name due to its potential negative connotations.