Harp

:Harp is also a slang term for the diatonic harmonica; see blues harp. See also Jew's harp.

Related Topics:
Harmonica - Blues harp - Jew's harp

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The harp is a chordophone which has its strings positioned perpendicular to the soundboard. All harps have a neck, resonator and strings. Some, known as frame harps, also have a forepillar; those lacking the forepillar are referred to open harps. Harp strings can be made of nylon (sometimes copper-wound), gut (more commonly used than nylon), or wire.

Related Topics:
Chordophone - Resonator - Strings - Nylon - Copper - Gut - Wire

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Harps are found in Africa, Europe, North and South America, and a few parts of Asia.

Related Topics:
Africa - Europe - North - South America - Asia

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The Aeolian harp is not technically a harp because its strings are not perpendicular to the soundboard.

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