When one has a lyre it is meant to be made use of.

The Egyptians had a lyre with three strings.

Phoebus had a lyre in his hands and was playing very sweet music, at the same time singing a merry song.

He had a lyre in his hand and, despite his hawk nose, had a friendly and open face; Thebe guessed he was in his forties.

"If only you had a lyre!"