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Harps were most likely independently invented in many parts of the world in remote prehistory. It is self-evident that the harp's origins may lie in the sound of a plucked hunter's bow string or the strings of a loom.
A type of harp called a 'bow harp' is nothing more than a bow like a hunter's, with a resonating vessel such as a gourd fixed somewhere along its length. To allow a greater number of strings, harps were later made from two pieces of wood attached at the ends: this type is known as the 'angle harp'. They can also come in different colours.
The oldest depictions of harps without a forepillar are from 4000 BC in Egypt (see Music of Egypt) and 3000 BC in Persia (see Music of Iran). While most English translations of The Bible feature the word 'harp', especially in connection with King David, the Hebrew word is nevel, a type of lyre with 10 strings and not a harp at all. The Hebrew word for one kind of harp is kinnor. Other ancient names for harps include magadis and sambuka. The kanun is a descendant of the ancient Egyptian harp and was introduced to Europe by the Moors during the Middle Ages but is like the beforementioned Aeolian harp not a harp but a member of the zither family
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When was the harp first made?
The Harp Was Invented Around 3000 BC, The Evidence Of THis Is That The Harp Was Seen Painted In An Ancient Egyptian Painting, ANd Mentioned In 'The Bible'
Was the harp invented before the piano?
so was the harp invented before the piano
What year was the harp invented?
The harp has been around for thousands of years and dates back to the times of Mesopotamia. Therefore, there inventor of the harp or the exact year in which it was invented is not known.
When was pedal harp invented?
In 2002.
Was the lyre invented before the harp?
the lyre was made 1400 BC the harp was made 3000 BC so the harp is older.
When was the ancient harp made?
The ancient Greek harp was invented in 321 B.C.E by the Han Dynasty.
When was the ancient Greek harp made?
The ancient Greek harp was invented in 321 B.C.E by the Han Dynasty.
Who invented harp?
maybe an old man of course
Who invented the frame harp?
Rexville Sabay Jr.
What is the name of the person who invented the harp?
Cloxtrus Harpoonius
What year was the harp?
The harp has been around for thousands of years and dates back to the times of Mesopotamia. Therefore, there inventor of the harp or the exact year in which it was invented is not known.
Where were harps first used?
The first known harp an Iraqi harp known as the Golden harp of Ur and was last played alost 5,000 years ago in Ur in Iraq.
