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Telyns

Scope note

Welsh harps, long recognized as the main national instrument. Occurring in a variety of shapes and dimensions throughout their history, they were initially single-strung, until the triple-strung form was adopted around 1700 and continues in the 20th century.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300042838

Broader Terms used

diatonic harps

Term used for

harps, Welsh
Welsh harps

Equivalent Terms used

telyn

Created

13yrs ago

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