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During the late [[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 (episode)|Haven]]")
 
During the late [[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 (episode)|Haven]]")
 
The [[Edo]] also played a small instrument that looks like a transparent harp. ([[TNG]]: "[[Justice]]")
 
   
 
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." ([[TNG]]: "[[The Wounded]]")
 
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." ([[TNG]]: "[[The Wounded]]")
   
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Other cultures also have harp or harp-like musical instruments. The [[Edo]] also played a small instrument that looks like a transparent harp. ([[TNG]]: "[[Justice]]") Additionally, harp-like lutes are found in many cultures and include the [[Vulcan lute|Vulcan Lute]], the [[Bajoran lute|Bajoran Lute]], and the [[Risian lute|Risian Lute]].
   
 
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File:Holographic harps, Haven.jpg

Holographic harps

Edo instruments

An Edo harp

The harp is an ancient stringed Earth musical instrument.

During the late 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." (TNG: "The Wounded")

Other cultures also have harp or harp-like musical instruments. The Edo also played a small instrument that looks like a transparent harp. (TNG: "Justice") Additionally, harp-like lutes are found in many cultures and include the Vulcan Lute, the Bajoran Lute, and the Risian Lute.

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