The Lyre

Mosaic with lyre player

mosaic of a lyre player

The lyre is a curved stringed instrument that is often played as accompaniment for a poetry recitation or to a solo singer. It was a very popular instrument in ancient Greece and was used in many contexts, ranging from grief-stricken funerals to wild festivals. The lyre was also...

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