Lavta

Lavta
Front view of a lavta
String instrument
Other namesPolitiko Laouto, πολιτικο λαουτο
Classification
Hornbostel–Sachs classification321.321
(Composite chordophone sounded with a plectrum)
Related instruments
Barbat (lute), Baglamadaki, Bağlama, Biwa, Bouzouki, Dombra, Domra, Dutar, Lavta, Lute, Mandocello, Mandola, Mandolin, Mandole, Oud, Pipa, Qanbus

The lavta is a plucked string music instrument from Istanbul.

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