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The '''harp''' was an ancient stringed [[Earth]] [[musical instrument]]. |
The '''harp''' was an ancient stringed [[Earth]] [[musical instrument]]. |
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During the [[2360s]], [[Commander]] [[William T. Riker]] kept a small [[holographic]] simulation of two women playing harp-like instruments in his [[quarters]]. When he needed to relax, he would turn on the hologram and listen to the [[music]]. ({{TNG|Haven}}) |
During the [[2360s]], [[Commander]] [[William T. Riker]] kept a small [[holographic]] simulation of two women playing harp-like instruments in his [[quarters]]. When he needed to relax, he would turn on the hologram and listen to the [[music]]. ({{TNG|Haven}}) |
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− | While serving as [[captain]] of the {{USS|Rutledge}} in the mid-[[24th century]], [[Benjamin Maxwell]] enjoyed a drinking song with lyrics that included "''The minstrel boy to the [[war]] has gone / In the ranks of [[death]] you will find him / His [[ |
+ | While serving as [[captain]] of the {{USS|Rutledge}} in the mid-[[24th century]], [[Benjamin Maxwell]] enjoyed a drinking song with lyrics that included "''The minstrel boy to the [[war]] has gone / In the ranks of [[death]] you will find him / His [[Parents|father]]'s [[sword]] he hath girded on / And his wild harp slung behind him./ Land of song, said the [[warrior]] bard/ tho' all the world betrays thee/ One [[sword]] at least thy rights shall guard./ One faithful harp shall praise thee.''" ({{TNG|The Wounded}}) |
+ | In [[2376]], while taking part in [[Tom Paris]]' "[[Fair Haven]]"[[holoprogram]], [[Kathryn Janeway]] noticed that the harp on the sign at [[Sullivan's]] was backwards, much to Paris' annoyance. ({{VOY|Fair Haven}}) |
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⚫ | Other cultures also had harps or harp-like musical instruments. The [[Edo]] also played a small instrument that resembled a transparent harp. ({{TNG|Justice}}) A [[Bajoran harp|Bajoran variation]] included bells connected to the harp strings. ({{DS9|Accession}}) Additionally, harp-like lutes were found in many cultures and included the [[Vulcan lute]], the [[Bajoran lute]], and the [[Risian lute]]. |
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⚫ | Other cultures also had harps or harp-like musical instruments. The [[Edo]] also played a small instrument that resembled a transparent harp. ({{TNG|Justice}}) A [[Unnamed musical instruments#Bajoran harp|Bajoran variation]] included bells connected to the harp strings. ({{DS9|Accession}}) Additionally, harp-like lutes were found in many cultures and included the [[Vulcan lute]], the [[Unnamed musical instruments#Bajoran lute|Bajoran lute]], and the [[Unnamed musical instruments#Risian lute|Risian lute]]. |
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Revision as of 18:23, 1 December 2015
The harp was an ancient stringed Earth musical instrument.
During the 2360s, Commander William T. Riker kept a small holographic simulation of two women playing harp-like instruments in his quarters. When he needed to relax, he would turn on the hologram and listen to the music. (TNG: "Haven")
While serving as captain of the USS Rutledge in the mid-24th century, Benjamin Maxwell enjoyed a drinking song with lyrics that included "The minstrel boy to the war has gone / In the ranks of death you will find him / His father's sword he hath girded on / And his wild harp slung behind him./ Land of song, said the warrior bard/ tho' all the world betrays thee/ One sword at least thy rights shall guard./ One faithful harp shall praise thee." (TNG: "The Wounded")
In 2376, while taking part in Tom Paris' "Fair Haven"holoprogram, Kathryn Janeway noticed that the harp on the sign at Sullivan's was backwards, much to Paris' annoyance. (VOY: "Fair Haven")
Other cultures also had harps or harp-like musical instruments. The Edo also played a small instrument that resembled a transparent harp. (TNG: "Justice") A Bajoran variation included bells connected to the harp strings. (DS9: "Accession") Additionally, harp-like lutes were found in many cultures and included the Vulcan lute, the Bajoran lute, and the Risian lute.
External links
- Harp at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek works
- Harp at Wikipedia