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Aeolian harp

An instrument consisting of an open box over which are stretched strings that sound when the wind passes over them. Also called wind harp.

[From Aeolian, relating to Aeolus, god of the winds.]

aeolian harp

(Instruments) a stringed instrument that produces a musical sound when a current of air or wind passes over the strings. Also called: wind harp

aeo′lian harp′

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Noun1.aeolian harp - a harp having strings tuned in unisonaeolian harp - a harp having strings tuned in unison; they sound when wind passes over them
References in classic literature ?
It is as though the Aeolian harps had caught some strayed wind from an unknown world, and brought strange messages from peopled stars.