An orpharion is like a special kind of guitar that was popular a long time ago. It has a lot of strings – some as many as twelve! – and they're all stretched out in a line. When you strum the strings with a pick or your fingers, it makes a really pretty sound that can be loud or soft depending on how you play it. People used to play the orpharion in concerts and parties a long time ago, and it was really popular because it made such beautiful music.