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The harp has been called both "cruit" and "clarsach" in Scotland. The word "cruit" seems to be older. In Old Gaelic, it originally referred to any instrument with metal strings. The word "clarsach" first appears in the 14th century. Both terms were used in Ireland and Scotland, but eventually "cruit" became the word most widely used in Ireland and "clarsach" was the term used in Scotland. The word "clarsach" may be a contraction of "clar shoileach", meaning a willow board.
[Source: Tree of Strings by Keith Sanger and Alison Kinnaird, 1992, Kinmor Music, pp. 31-35.]
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What is an angular harp?
An angular harp is another name for an angle harp - a variety of harp where the neck runs at an angle over the resonator.
How did the Jew's Harp get its name?
It's a corruption of jaw harp, which is what some people still call it.
How did the harp get its name?
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What is another name for the harp?
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Which instrument has 47 strings and 7 pedals?
harp
What is the birth name of Bill Harp?
Bill Harp's birth name is Harp, Rufus.
What has the author Jean Elouis written?
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What is the birth name of Jessica Harp?
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What is the birth name of Lisa Harp?
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What is an angular harp?
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What are names of traditional Scottish string instruments?
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Harp seals scientific name?
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What is the scientific name for a harp seal?
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What is your Scottish last name?
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