The ancient Irish harp was wirestrung, and the long resonance of its tones was accounted for in the compositions, either ringing or stopped. Those who went with me to Scotland might remember Vincente from that week. Playing O'carolan here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7Ca9tMpEfc&list=PLZM9yT8vav_IMkjbl0-Jxt3o5-gIxvhIR&index=4