telyns

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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 to the present.
telyns
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024