An artistic rendering of a medieval harp (Cythara anglica) from Martin Gerbert's De Cantu et musica sacra a prima ecclesiae aetate usque ad praesens tempus (Typis San-Balsianis, 1774).[1]
The medieval harp refers to various types of harps played throughout Europe during the Middle Ages. The defining features are a three-sided frame (column, harmonic curve, and soundboard)[2] and strings made of wire or gut. The instrument was most popular in Ireland, Scotland, England, Wales, and Scandinavia.[2] Most information about the medieval harp comes from art and poetry of the era, though some original instruments survive and are available to view in museums. Performers play modern reconstructions of medieval harps today. The instrument is the predecessor to the concert grand pedal harp.
^Cook, Ron (2013). The Early Medieval Harp: A Practical Guide. Dlanor Publications. ISBN 978-1-300-83353-6.
^ abRensch, Roslyn (1950). The Harp. New York: Philosophical Library. p. 18.
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