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[[Image:Holographic harps, Haven.jpg|thumb|Holographic harps]] |
[[Image:Holographic harps, Haven.jpg|thumb|Holographic harps]] |
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[[Image:Edo instruments.jpg|thumb|An Edo harp]] |
[[Image:Edo instruments.jpg|thumb|An Edo harp]] |
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The '''harp''' is an ancient stringed [[Earth]] [[musical instruments|musical instrument]]. |
The '''harp''' is an ancient stringed [[Earth]] [[musical instruments|musical instrument]]. |
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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]]") |
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]]") |
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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 |
+ | Other cultures also have harp or harp-like musical instruments. The [[Edo]] also played a small instrument that looks like a transparent harp. A [[Bajoran harp|Bajoran variation]] includes bells connected to the harp strings. ([[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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Revision as of 18:58, 17 June 2006
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. A Bajoran variation includes bells connected to the harp strings. (TNG: "Justice") Additionally, harp-like lutes are found in many cultures and include the Vulcan lute, the Bajoran lute, and the Risian lute.