laouto (Greek long-neck lute)

~ String instrument

Description

Differs from other lutes in that its string tension is greater thus sounding more like the oud. From ancient Greece, it was used as an accompaniment to Cretan lyra.

Relationships

from:Greece
type of:lute family
related instruments:oud
picture:https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Laghouto.jpg [info]
Wikidata:Q1774380 [info]