Meaning of the word "Jew's harp" in English
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Jew's harp
US /ˈdʒuːz hɑːrp/
UK /ˈdʒuːz hɑːrp/
Noun
1.
a small musical instrument consisting of a lyre-shaped frame that is held against the teeth and a flexible metal tongue that is plucked with the finger to produce a twanging sound
Example:
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He played a lively tune on his Jew's harp.
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The unique sound of the Jew's harp added a distinctive element to the folk music.
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