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When called for in the score, it could be on the left behind the strings, or on the right behind the cellos. If it is a solo instrument, it will be up next to the conductors podium. Sometimes, in small orchestra pits (at the Opera etc.), it can be near the centre. Often, the harp is just placed where it will fit.

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The harp is not a common member of the symphony orchestra, as it is played mainly as a solo instrument. The solo capabilities and effects created by the harp are rarely heard within an orchestra.

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The harpsichord is a keyboard instrument prominently used in the Baroque period. It belongs to the string-percussion family. The usage of harpsichord significantly dropped after the invention of the piano in 1709.

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There are only one or two harps in an orchestra. The role the harp plays is the symphony which gives colour

and delicacy. It also plays both melody and harmony

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The harp is usually played at the back of the orchestra as it is the biggest instrument:]

Usually behind the violins, next to the piano and percussion.

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it is the simple because it adds emotion and feeling to the piece of music

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The harpsichord had the same role as the piano.

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