Lirone
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| Classification | Bowed string instrument |
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| ID | 2597318 |
About Lirone
The lirone is the bass member of the lira family of instruments that was popular in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. It is a bowed string instrument with between 9 and 16 gut strings and a fretted neck. When played, it is held between the legs in the manner of a cello or viol.