archlute
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈɑːrtʃluːt/
Definition
A large lute with an extended neck and additional bass strings, commonly used in 17th and 18th-century music for accompaniment.
Examples
The composer wrote a specific part for the archlute to provide a rich harmonic foundation.
Restoring an antique archlute requires immense skill due to the complexity of its long neck and multiple bridges.
She studied historical performance techniques to master the unique fingerings required for the archlute.
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