lute
n.n. a musical instrument with a long neck and a curved body, similar to a guitar. It was very popular in Europe before the guitar became the main choice for music.
n. a stringed musical instrument with a pear-shaped body and a long neck, typically having six or more strings. It was the dominant instrument in European music from the 14th to the 18th century.
The musician played a beautiful piece on the lute.
During the Renaissance, the lute was the most popular instrument for both solo performances and accompanying singers.
The museum's collection features several rare lutes from the 16th century, showcasing the intricate woodwork and the evolution of the instrument's tuning system.
From Middle French lut (modern luth), from Old French leüt, probably from Old Occitan laüt, from Arabic اَلْعُود (al-ʕūd, “wood”) (probably representing an Andalusian Arabic or North African pronunciation). Doublet of oud, lavta, and laouto.
From Old French lut, ultimately from Latin lutum (“mud”).