bandora

~ String instrument

Description

Although originally built like a cittern, its 6-7 courses of strings were tuned more like a lute.

Relationships

from:England, United Kingdom
invented by:John Rose (16th century english instrument builder and inventor) (in 1560)
type of:lute family
related instruments:orpharion (Metal stringed renaissance lute.)
has hybrids:baryton (Bowed with pluckable strings)
Wikidata:Q16950185 [info]