English Explanatory Dictionary

theorbo

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/θiˈɔɹ.boʊ/ /θiˈɔː.bəʊ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-theorbo.wav

Word forms

theorbo theorbos theorboes

Etymology

From Italian tiorba, from Turkish torba.

Synonyms

chitarrone

Related words

tiorbino theorbino colascione

Derived words

theorbist theorboist
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