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Theoretically, it could be used in any genre. The harp most often appears in classical music, though.
Used for African music playing
Harp mainly use for soft song, classic music
Whilst the harp has been used in many different genres of music it is perhaps, most identified with chamber and orchestral classical pieces.
The harp and guitar are both, sometimes used in the orchestra ( the harp more than the guitar ). The instrument known as the "harp-guitar" is a very rare hybrid instrument. Most of its repetoire is in solo pieces and chmber music. It is not a regular member of the symphony orchestra.
One common technique used to create a harp glissando in music is to run the fingers quickly across the strings of the harp, creating a smooth and cascading sound effect. Another technique is to use the pedals on the harp to change the pitch of the strings while running the fingers across them, creating a gliding and ethereal sound.
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The harp isn't used in every composition written for classical music ... a harp part has to exist for it to be used as part of the orchestral ensemble. Sometimes it is used as a solo instrument. Sometimes it is used to add color (ie. glissandi) to a composition. Some composers double the harp part in piano or other instruments.
Zen music is a genre of soft music that is typically played for relaxation and meditation. Instruments that are used to play zen music are the flute, harp and guitar.
Taproot music is a band who used to perform a four-piece kind of rock music. This band specializes with the different kinds of genre such as nu metal, alternative metal, and alternative rock.
There are no specific occasions that call for harp. Outside of orchestras, harps are mainly used in small ensembles of traditional instruments, often for playing folk music.
The harp is a stringed musical instrument. Seldom played by itself, it is a part of a full orchestra. The actor/comedian Harpo Marx was a well known player of the harp, hence his nickname.