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# lute, lyre #
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## Definition: ##
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The lute and the lyre are small, stringed, musical instruments that were used by the Israelites to worship God.
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* A lyre looks like a small harp, with an open frame that the strings are strung across.
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* A lute is very similar to a modern day acoustic guitar, having a wooden sound box and an extended neck on which the strings are strung.
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* To play a lute or a lyre, certain strings are held down with the fingers of one hand while other strings are plucked or strummed with the other hand.
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* The lute, lyre, and harp are all played by strumming or plucking the strings.
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* The number of strings varied, but the Old Testament specifically mentions instruments that had ten strings.
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(See also: [harp](../other/harp.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [1 Kings 10:11-12](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ki/10/11)
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* [1 Samuel 10:5-6](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1sa/10/05)
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* [2 Chronicles 05:11-12](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/2ch/05/11)
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