Why is It Refered to As "Harp" and Not Lyre?

[Katelynn]

In the many threads and such, along with a few released videos, everyone is referring to the Lyre, as "Harp". A harp is much larger instrument, and in some cases, cannot be moved very easily. A Lyre however, is usually a small object. The smallest it can get I believe, is maybe the size of a large sheet of paper, which doesn't allow for a lot of notes. I'm sorry for the rant but it bugs me that people are calling it by the wrong name.

 

[nicktheslayer]

Thank you. Its a Lyre guys. Not a harp.

 

[Cel-Shaded Deku]

People do this all the time with other stuff. It's a "same difference" kind of attitude.

 

[Ancientgu150]

Because most people dont bother to learn the names, and they see it and instantly think, oh hey, its a harp, its curved and has strings used to play music.

 

[Moonlight]

Could be a misunderstanding, basically its a lyre.

 

[Vibed]

Because of this and this and this and this.

 

[CheapOne]

I think it is mainly just because people are not aware that there is a difference between a lyre and harp. Most people know about harps and the item in Skyward Sword looks like that but smaller.

 

[Cuju]

Cuz people aren't sophisticated... Zelda calls it a Lyre, case closed...