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Revision as of 12:37, March 12, 2008

King Saul listens to David play the harp in this Rembrandt painting

The Harp is a triangular string instrument.

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.

The word harp has its origins in the Old Norse, German and Anglo-Saxon meaning "to pluck"


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