And from the sound of it, probably a LYRE. Since the question was alluded to earlier regarding harps, zithers, etc., let me send you to this posting from January which includes a definition for String Instrument (CHORDOPHONE) Classification.

So now, a few questions? Shouldn't Harpy actually be "Zithgirl"--I try, but she won't go for it. And perhaps we could refer to banjos as "Loon's Lutes" considering the players and all? And as a harmonica is more closely related to an oboe than a harp, how about the next time someone whips one out in a performance, you yell, "Blow that 'Boe?" Notice I said YOU here.

Nice thread Helen....I'll be back.

Spaw