The Celtic harp is a triangular frame harp traditional to the Celtic nations of northwest Europe. It is known as cláirseach in Irish, clàrsach in Scottish Gaelic, telenn in Breton and telyn in Welsh.

2020年1月4日 · Some things you might not know about the Irish harp: Ireland is the only country in the world with a musical instrument as its national symbol. The current design is based on the ‘Brian Boru harp’ of the 14th Century, which can be found in the museum of …

2020年7月23日 · The Irish harp is a stringed musical instrument that’s said to be one of the oldest in the world. This beautiful instrument is also the national emblem of Ireland and one of the popular Celtic symbols .

2024年10月18日 · With its history rooted in ancient Irish history and lore there's more than magical music to the Irish harp. A harpist playing the harp at Dunluce Castle, County Antrim. Tourism Ireland /...

Irish harp, traditional harp of medieval Ireland and Scotland, characterized by a huge soundbox carved from a solid block of wood; a heavy, curved neck; and a deeply outcurved forepillar—a form shared by the medieval Scottish harp. It was designed to bear great tension from the heavy brass strings (normally 30 to 50), which were plucked by ...

2025年4月7日 · Founded in 2002, it leads a rediscovery of Ireland’s illustrious medieval musical instrument, depicted in the national emblem: the early Irish harp. Silent for hundreds of years, the ravishing sound – and the rarely heard music – of the old Irish harp sounds fresh to modern ears but also evokes the farthest reaches of ancient Irish ...

2025年3月6日 · The Celtic harp, also known as the Irish harp or cláirseach, is more than just a musical instrument—it is a powerful symbol of Irish culture, history, and identity. From its role in ancient Gaelic society to its presence on Ireland’s national emblem, the harp has remained a cherished icon for centuries.

2022年4月28日 · Most popular in modern Irish music is the nylon-strung harp or lever-harp. This style of instrument shares many characteristics with orchestral pedal harps, but uses small levers to change the pitch of notes, rather than an intricate system of mechanics.

The Irish harp is a famous Irish instrument which has been used for centuries upon centuries. The ancient folk instrument has a beautiful delicate sound but did not always carry the same honor as it does today. Historical evidence states that harpers in …

2015年10月6日 · Also known as the Irish harp, folk harp or lever harp, the Celtic harp is indigenous to Ireland, Wales, Scotland and Brittany. This triangular wire-strung musical instrument requires long practice and great skill to be played. Often associated with the Gaelic ruling class, the instrument is known as clairseach in Irish, telyn in Welsh, clarsach ...