Psalteries

The psaltery (probably Greek in origin) appears in many different styles throughout history. Some were plucked, some struck, and others were bowed with plucked psalteries likely being the oldest variety, similar to a small harp or zither.
The psaltery (probably Greek in origin) appears in many different styles throughout history. Some were plucked, some struck, and others were bowed with plucked psalteries likely being the oldest variety, similar to a small harp or zither.