lute (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /luːt/
Definition
A stringed musical instrument with a long neck and a rounded, pear-shaped body, played by plucking the strings.
Examples
Renaissance paintings often depict angels playing the lute.
He spent years mastering the intricate finger techniques required for the lute.
The gentle sound of the lute provided a perfect backdrop for the evening banquet.
How to Use lute
- play the lute (collocation)
- The standard way to describe performing on the instrument. — "She learned to play the lute while studying music history."
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