Lute ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Lute ( noun )

1. A stringed musical instrument of the guitar family, with a pear-shaped body, a long neck and frets on the fingerboard.
2. A stringed instrument of the medieval and Renaissance periods, having a long neck, frets and a pear-shaped body and played with a plectrum.
3. A plucked string instrument with a long neck and a hollow body with a soundboard.

Origin:

From middle english lute, from old english lūte, from latin lūteus, from lūta ("clay, mud"), from proto-indo-european *leud- ("to play, to make musi.c")

Examples:

1. He played the lute beautifully and sang a romantic ballad.
2. The lute has a characteristic sound that's different from other instruments.
3. The lute was an important instrument in the Renaissance period.
4. The musician strummed the lute gently, creating a soothing melody.
5. The lute has a distinct shape and sound that makes it stand out among other instruments.

(As a verb)

Lute ( verb )

1. A stringed musical instrument of the guitar family, with a pear-shaped body, a long neck and frets on the fingerboard.
2. A stringed instrument of the medieval and Renaissance periods, having a long neck, frets and a pear-shaped body and played with a plectrum.
3. A plucked string instrument with a long neck and a hollow body with a soundboard.

Origin:

From middle english lute, from old english lūte, from latin lūteus, from lūta ("clay, mud"), from proto-indo-european *leud- ("to play, to make musi.c")

Examples:

1. He played the lute beautifully and sang a romantic ballad.
2. The lute has a characteristic sound that's different from other instruments.
3. The lute was an important instrument in the Renaissance period.
4. The musician strummed the lute gently, creating a soothing melody.
5. The lute has a distinct shape and sound that makes it stand out among other instruments.