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[[Image:Edo instruments.jpg|thumb|150px|An Edo harp]]The '''harp''' is an ancient stringed [[Earth]] [[musical instruments|musical instrument]].
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The '''harp''' is an ancient stringed [[Earth]] [[musical instruments|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 (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]]")
   
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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While serving as [[Captain]] of the [[USS Rutledge|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|Vulcan Lute]], the [[Bajoran lute|Bajoran Lute]], and the [[Risian lute|Risian Lute]].
 
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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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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