Archlute
The archlute, also called archilaúd in Spanish, arciliuto in Italian, and Erzlaute in German, is a European plucked string instrument created around the year 1600. It was designed as a middle ground between the large theorbo and the Renaissance tenor lute. The theorbo was too big and had tuning that made it hard to play solo music, while the tenor lute did not have enough low notes.
Theorbo
The theorbo is a string instrument played by plucking, and it belongs to the lute family. It has a long neck with a second pegbox. Like a lute, the theorbo has a curved back with a flat top, and it usually has one or three sound holes with decorative patterns called rosettes.
Lute
A lute ( / lj uː t / or / l uː t / ) is a string instrument that has a neck and a deep, round back that holds a hollow space. It usually has a sound hole or opening in the body. A lute can have frets (raised lines on the neck) or not have frets.
Oud
The oud (pronounced “OOD”) is a Middle Eastern musical instrument with a short neck, pear-shaped body, and no frets. It is a type of lute, classified as a chordophone in the Hornbostel–Sachs system. The oud usually has 11 strings grouped into six courses, but some models have five or seven courses with 10 or 13 strings, respectively.
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Surbahar
Surbahar (Hindi pronunciation: [s̪urbəhɑːr]; translated as “Springtime of Notes”) is also called the bass sitar. It is a string instrument played by plucking the strings and is used in Hindustani classical music from South Asia. The Surbahar is similar to the sitar but produces a lower sound.
Sarod
The sarod is a stringed instrument used in Hindustani music from the Indian subcontinent. It is one of the most important and well-known instruments, along with the sitar. The sarod has a deep, heavy, and thoughtful sound, different from the sitar’s sweet and rich tone, which includes strings that vibrate to create a full, echoing sound.
Vichitra veena
The vichitra veena (Sanskrit: विचित्र वीणा) is a type of zither that has a stick and is played by plucking its strings. It is used in Hindustani music. This instrument is similar to the Carnatic gottuvadhyam, also known as the chitra vina.
Rudra veena
The rudra veena (Sanskrit: रुद्र वीणा), also spelled rudraveena or rudra vīnā, is a large plucked string instrument used in Hindustani music, especially in dhrupad. It is one of the main types of veena played in Indian classical music and is known for its deep, rich bass sound. According to oral tradition, the instrument is credited to Shiva, a major god in Hinduism.
Saraswati veena
The Saraswati veena, also spelled Saraswati veena, is an ancient Indian stringed instrument. It is named after the Hindu goddess Saraswati, who is often shown holding or playing the instrument. Also called the Raghunatha veena, it is mainly used in Carnatic classical music from South India.