Vihuela
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| Classification | String instrument |
|---|---|
| Plucked string instrument | |
| Developed | Mid-15th century |
| Develop | Mid-15th century |
| Classif | String instrument |
| Okra answer panel purpose | Purpose |
| Okra answer panel types | Types |
| Okra answer panel length | Length |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 2609117 |
About Vihuela
The vihuela is a 15th-century fretted plucked Spanish string instrument, shaped like a guitar but tuned like a lute. It was used in 15th- and 16th-century Spain as the equivalent of the lute in Italy and has a large resultant repertory. There were usually five or six doubled strings.
Vihuela Photos
