noun
harp; lyre
Refers to a stringed musical instrument, typically a harp or lyre. In modern contexts, ハープ is more common for the orchestral harp, while 竪琴 can evoke a classical or mythological lyre.
彼女は竪琴を優雅に奏でた。
She gracefully played the harp.
古代ギリシャの絵には竪琴がよく描かれ
Lyres are often depicted in ancient Greek paintings.