Lutes Meaning in English
word · lemma: lute
ˈɫuts
LOOTS
lˈuːts
LOOTS
Definition
Plural of lute; stringed musical instruments with a rounded back and a neck, often used in traditional and early music.
Usage & Nuances
Rarely used in everyday conversation; usually appears in classical music, history, or instrument collections. Always plural; singular is 'lute.' 'Lute' refers specifically to instruments in Europe and the Middle East.
Spanish: laúdesPortuguese (BR): alaúdesPortuguese (PT): alaúdesChinese (Simplified): 琵琶类乐器Chinese (Traditional): 琵琶類樂器Hindi: ल्यूट्स (वीणा जैसी वाद्ययंत्र)Arabic: عوداتBengali: লুট (বাদ্যযন্ত্র)Russian: лютыJapanese: リュートVietnamese: đàn luýtKorean: 류트Turkish: lavtalarUrdu: عودIndonesian: kecapi (lute)
Example Sentences
The museum has old lutes on display.
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Lutes were popular in medieval music.
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Musicians tuned their lutes before playing.
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I've never seen so many lutes in one place before!
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Many Renaissance paintings include musicians with lutes.
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Collectors pay a lot for rare lutes from the 1500s.
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