aeolian harp

noun

Meaning

A stringed instrument that produces musical sounds automatically when exposed to moving air currents.

Examples

  • The poet described the melancholy sound of the aeolian harp as it caught the evening wind.
  • Placed in a garden pavilion, the aeolian harp provided a constant, natural soundtrack to the afternoon.

Synonyms: wind harp, aeolian lyre