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Word: Theorbo
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 17th century: from Italian tiorba, of unknown origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
θɪˈɔːbəʊ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a large lute with the neck extended to carry several long bass strings, used for accompaniment in 17th and early 18th century music.
Short Definition:large lute with neck extended to carry several long bass strings
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