Celtic harp
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"Lap harp" redirects here. For other instruments referred to as a Lap harp, see Psaltery.
The Celtic harp is a triangular frame harp traditional to the Celtic nations of northwest Europe. It is known as cláirseach in Irish, clàrsach in Scottish Gaelic, telenn in Breton and telyn in Welsh. In Ireland and Scotland, it was a wire-strung instrument requiring great skill and long practice to play, and was associated with the Gaelic ruling class. It appears on Irish coins, Guinness products, and the coat of arms of the Republic of Ireland, Montserrat, Canada and the United Kingdom.
Quick Facts String instrument, Other names ...
String instrument | |
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Other names | cláirseach, clàrsach, telyn, telenn[1] |
Classification | |
Hornbostel–Sachs classification | 322.221 (manually tuned frame harp) |
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Quick Facts Irish harping, Country ...
Irish harping | |
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Country | Ireland |
Reference | 01461 |
Region | Europe and North America |
Inscription history | |
Inscription | 2019 (14th session) |
List | Representative |
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