Lute (Noun)
Meaning 1
A substance for packing a joint or coating a porous surface to make it impervious to gas or liquid.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Chordophone consisting of a plucked instrument having a pear-shaped body, a usually bent neck, and a fretted fingerboard.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The musician carefully plucked the strings of the lute, filling the room with a soothing melody.
- In medieval Europe, the lute was a popular instrument among troubadours and minstrels, accompanying vocal performances.
- The lute's pear-shaped body was beautifully crafted, with intricate patterns inlaid on the fretted fingerboard.
- The musician tuned her lute to match the eerie melody, creating an unsettling atmosphere in the dimly lit room.
- The ancient Greek poet Orpheus was often depicted holding a lute, symbolizing the power of music to tame even the wildest of beasts.