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Liras da gamba

Scope note

Bass liras da braccio with from nine to fourteen strings, held between the player's legs; they were known primarily in France and Italy, from the mid-16th to the end of the 17th century. NGDMI

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300042188

Broader Terms used

liras da braccio

Equivalent Terms used

lira da gamba

Created

13yrs ago

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