jaw harps
Plucked oral lamellophones
A jaw harp is a small musical instrument held against the teeth while a metal tongue is plucked, producing a twanging tone that resonates in the mouth cavity.
The player shapes different notes by changing the mouth's position.
Also called a Jew's harp, though the instrument has no connection to Jewish culture—the name likely derives from a corruption of "jaws harp." He played a simple tune on the jaw harp.
- pluckingRemoving by tugging
- instrumentDevice for specific tasks
- vibratingTrembling rapidly in place
- mouthpieceOne who speaks officially
- twangingVibrating with sharp resonance
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