lute
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Its wildly combustible songs were the perfect material for Jules Buckley’s orchestra, who ramped up the album's gothic overtones with harpsichords, lutes and long crescendos of percussion.
From BBC • Sep. 12, 2024
African lutes, the banjo's predecessor, were documented to be used in early 16th century West Africa in countries such Gambia, Senegal and Guinea-Bissau.
From Salon • Feb. 15, 2024
On stage he dances like a Korean performer, to sounds from rain sticks, panpipes and lutes traditional to the Peruvian highlands.
From Reuters • Aug. 17, 2023
This era also fostered dynamic new forms of art as the Zhou court became home to musicians skilled with chimes, drums, lutes, flutes, and bells.
From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023
At night die high singing of women’s voices and light laughter floated out of the upper windows and the sweet strumming of lutes struck delicately by the hands of girls.
From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck
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