noun
- plural of lute; stringed musical instruments with pear-shaped bodies and long necks
Examples
- The museum displayed several medieval lutes from different centuries.
- She learned to play both guitars and lutes during her music studies.
- The Renaissance ensemble featured lutes, viols, and recorders.
- Ancient lutes were popular throughout Europe and the Middle East.
- The craftsman specialized in making traditional wooden lutes.
- Concert programs often include pieces written specifically for lutes.