Harp

A harp is a polychord instrument with a bow and a number of strings all running parallel to the bowstring. The harp and the lyre so made are poor in volume and quality of sound; it therefore becomes necessary to add a sound box to augment these. The body of the instrument is bow-shaped but the bowstring is replaced by a rod known as the cross bar. From this cross bar and perpendicular to it, run a series of strings fixed at one end to the crossbar. Measures 7.5" width by 5.5" height.