theorbo

/θiˈɔɹ.boʊ/

UK: /θiˈɔː.bəʊ/

ΘIƆɹ · boʊ (2 syllables)

English Noun

Definition

A baroque, double-necked lute having an extra set of open bass strings.

Etymology

From Italian tiorba, from Turkish torba.

Example Sentences

"So when they said yea to this, he called to him his player on the theorbo and his player on the hautboy, and commanded them saying, “Play me a solemn music.”"