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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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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}}) |
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}}) |
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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 father's sword he hath girded on / And his wild harp slung behind him.''" |
+ | 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 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]]. |
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 20:58, 29 May 2008
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.