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A harp is a plucked musical string
instrument, with the strings stretched
vertically within a wood and brass soundbox
of triangular shape. The orchestral harp is
the largest instrument of its type. It has
up to 47 diatonically tuned strings, in the
range B0-C7 (seven octaves), and seven
double-action pedals to alter pitch.
Composers for the harp include Mozart, Ravel,
Salzedo, and Holliger.
Subject by: Andrew Row