vihuela

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Vihuela

Definition:

A vihuela is a musical instrument from the guitar family that originated in Spain during the 15th and 16th centuries. It has a rounded back, a flat front, a relatively short neck, and six or seven strings. The vihuela was commonly used during the Renaissance and Baroque periods.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

A musical instrument similar to a guitar, but with a rounded back and a flat front.

Example Sentence:

Hearing the beautiful melodies produced by the vihuela, he fell in love with the instrument.

Sense 2:

In some regions of Mexico, vihuela refers to a small, five-string guitar-like instrument used in traditional mariachi music.

Example Sentence:

The vihuela added a unique touch to the mariachi band with its rhythmic strumming.