Lute

Pronunciation: /luːt/

Definitions of lute

noun a musical instrument of the string family, similar to a guitar but with a pear-shaped body and a fretted neck

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a lute in the music store.

A2 She played a beautiful melody on the lute.

B1 The lute is a string instrument commonly used in Renaissance music.

B2 The musician skillfully plucked the strings of the lute.

C1 The lute player's virtuosity was evident in every note.

C2 The intricate design of the lute showcased the craftsmanship of the instrument maker.

Examples of lute in a Sentence

formal The musician played a beautiful melody on the ancient lute.

informal I didn't know you could play the lute, that's cool!

slang Check out this sick lute solo!

figurative Her words were like a delicate lute, soothing and enchanting.

Grammatical Forms of lute

• past tense: luted
• plural: lutes
• comparative: more lute
• superlative: most lute
• present tense: lutes
• future tense: will lute
• perfect tense: have luted
• continuous tense: is luting
• singular: lute
• positive degree: lute
• infinitive: to lute
• gerund: luting
• participle: luting

Origin and Evolution of lute

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Old French, Arabic

Story behind the word: The word 'lute' originated from the Old French word 'lut' which came from the Arabic word 'al-ʿūd' meaning 'the wood'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a musical instrument similar to a guitar, the word 'lute' has evolved to encompass various stringed instruments with a similar shape and sound.