"harpejji" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /hɑrˈpɛ.d͡ʒi/ [General-American], /hɑːˈpɛ.d͡ʒiː/ [Received-Pronunciation] Forms: harpejjis [plural]
enPR: här-pĕʹjē [Received-Pronunciation] Rhymes: -ɛdʒi Etymology: Blend of harp + arpeggio. Coined by American audio engineer Tim Meeks in 2007. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|harp|arpeggio}} Blend of harp + arpeggio, {{coinage|en|Tim Meeks|in=2007|nat=American|occ=audio engineer}} Coined by American audio engineer Tim Meeks in 2007 Head templates: {{en-noun}} harpejji (plural harpejjis)
  1. (music, neologism) An electrophonic string instrument. Wikipedia link: harpejji Tags: neologism Categories (topical): Musical instruments
    Sense id: en-harpejji-en-noun-pzdKW2-Q Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, English neologisms Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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