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Definition of Theorbo
1. n. An instrument made like large lute, but having two necks, with two sets of pegs, the lower set holding the strings governed by frets, while to the upper set were attached the long bass strings used as open notes.
Definition of Theorbo
1. Noun. (musical instruments) A baroque lute having an extra set of open bass strings. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Theorbo
1. a stringed musical instrument [n -BOS]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Theorbo
Literary usage of Theorbo
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians by George Grove (1910)
"131) the Paduan theorbo was the true one. The English Archlute of that time, so
frequently ... 207) that the theorbo is no other than the old English lute. ..."
2. The Life and Letters of Charles Samuel Keene by George Somes Layard (1892)
"A theorbo.—A "curling- pin."—De Loutherbourg.—Letter, April 23, 1875.—Letter,
August 21, 1875.—A chess-player.—Problems.—Letter, May 1876. ..."
3. The Lives of Those Eminent Antiquaries John Leland, Thomas Hearne, and by Thomas Hearne, Anthony à Wood (1772)
"He had a weekly Meeting in his Chamber at the Coll. practiced much on the theorbo
Lute, ... theorbo ..."
4. Diary and Correspondence of Samuel Pepys by Samuel Pepys, Richard Griffin Braybrooke, John Smith (1867)
"... the latter for musick of all sorts, and the former for everything : here we
sang, and Banister played on the theorbo, and afterwards on his flageolet. ..."
5. Memoirs of John Evelyn ...: Comprising His Diary, from 1641-1705-6, and a by John Evelyn (1827)
"... ^200 worth of music books six feet under ground, being, as he said, love songs
and vanity. He plays himselfe psalms and religious hymns on the theorbo. ..."
6. The Lives of Those Eminent Antiquaries John Leland, Thomas Hearne, and by Thomas Hearne, William Huddesford, Anthony à Wood (1772)
"He had a weekly Meeting in his Chamber at the Coll. practiced much on the theorbo
Lute, ... theorbo ..."
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