Isaiah 24:8

8 The mirth of the tambourine ceases, The noise of the jubilant ends, The joy of the harp ceases.

Isaiah 24:8 Meaning and Commentary

Isaiah 24:8

The mirth of tabrets ceaseth
Or of drums, and such like musical instruments, used at junketings and jovial feasts. So when Babylon is fallen, the voice of harpers and musicians, and of pipers and trumpeters, shall be heard no more therein, ( Revelation 18:22 ) : the noise of them that rejoice endeth;
the tumultuous noise of revelling persons at feasts and banquets, at marriages, and such like seasons; and so it is said, that when Babylon is destroyed, the voice of the bridegroom and the bride shall be heard no more at all therein, or the joy expressed on such occasions by their friends and companions, ( Revelation 18:23 ) : the joy of the harp ceaseth;
an instrument of music used on joyful occasions; the voice of harpers is particularly mentioned in ( Revelation 18:22 ) .

Isaiah 24:8 In-Context

6 Therefore the curse has devoured the earth, And those who dwell in it are desolate. Therefore the inhabitants of the earth are burned, And few men are left.

7 The new wine fails, the vine languishes, All the merry-hearted sigh.

8 The mirth of the tambourine ceases, The noise of the jubilant ends, The joy of the harp ceases.

9 They shall not drink wine with a song; Strong drink is bitter to those who drink it.

10 The city of confusion is broken down; Every house is shut up, so that none may go in.