THEORBO


Meaning of THEORBO in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ thē-ˈȯr-(ˌ)bō ]

noun

( plural -bos )

Etymology: modification of Italian tiorba, teorba

Date: 1605

: a stringed instrument of the 17th century resembling a large lute but having an extra set of long bass strings

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