Meaning & use
Jew's harp
A small musical instrument held between the teeth or lips and plucked to produce a twanging sound.
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He entertained the campers by playing folk tunes on a Jew's harp.
The Jew's harp appears in folk music traditions across Europe and Asia.
A note on using this word
Despite its name, the instrument has no confirmed historical connection to Jewish culture, and its origin is debated.
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