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| − | [[Image:Saul david lyre.jpg|314px]] | + | [[Image:Saul david lyre.jpg|thumb|314px|right|[[King Saul]] listens to [[David]] play the harp in this [[Rembrandt]] painting]] |
| − | The '''Harp''' is a triangular string instrument. | + | The '''Harp''' is a triangular string instrument.<ref>"The harp is any plucked string instrument, usually triangular in shape, in which the plane of the strings is perpendicular to the soundboard. Zithers, auto harps, guitars and violins all have their strings running parallel to the sound board (or sound hole), which is their major difference from harps." [http://www.harpspectrum.org/what/what.shtml]</ref> |
It is considered one of the worlds oldest musical instruments. | It is considered one of the worlds oldest musical instruments. | ||
| − | The Harp was one of the instruments played by the [[ | + | The Harp was one of the instruments played by the [[Levi (tribe)|Levites]] on the steps of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. [[David]] played the harp for [[King Saul]]. |
| − | The word harp has its origins in the Old Norse, German and Anglo-Saxon meaning "to pluck" | + | * One of the more endearing things about harp music is that it can be soothing and unobtrusive. At parties, receptions, or dinners, harp music can provide a pleasant background without interfering with quiet conversation, yet the harp's sound carries well and can still be heard. [http://www.harpspectrum.org/pedal/wooster.shtml] |
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| + | The word harp has its origins in the Old Norse, German and Anglo-Saxon meaning "to pluck". | ||
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| + | Compare: [[Zither]] | ||
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| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | {{reflist}} | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
| − | [http://www.alisonvardy.com/harp-info/early-harp-history.htm Harp History] | + | *[http://www.alisonvardy.com/harp-info/early-harp-history.htm Harp History] |
| + | *[http://www.harpspectrum.org/historical/fulton_long.shtml Harp Spectrum: Exploring the World of the Harp] | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:String Instruments]] |
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Latest revision as of 01:07, July 12, 2016
The Harp is a triangular string instrument.[1]
It is considered one of the worlds oldest musical instruments. The Harp was one of the instruments played by the Levites on the steps of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. David played the harp for King Saul.
- One of the more endearing things about harp music is that it can be soothing and unobtrusive. At parties, receptions, or dinners, harp music can provide a pleasant background without interfering with quiet conversation, yet the harp's sound carries well and can still be heard. [2]
The word harp has its origins in the Old Norse, German and Anglo-Saxon meaning "to pluck".
Compare: Zither
Notes
- ↑ "The harp is any plucked string instrument, usually triangular in shape, in which the plane of the strings is perpendicular to the soundboard. Zithers, auto harps, guitars and violins all have their strings running parallel to the sound board (or sound hole), which is their major difference from harps." [1]