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Archlute

An archlute is a big guitar that is shaped like a long, skinny pear. It also has a long neck with lots of strings. These strings are stretched tight and make different sounds when they are plucked or strummed.

The archlute was used a long time ago by musicians who played classical music. They would hold it in their laps or on a stand and use their fingers to play beautiful melodies or quiet, soothing tunes.

The archlute is similar to other kinds of guitars, but it has a special, curved shape and a lot more strings. It takes a lot of practice to learn how to play it well, but if you can make music with it, it can sound really amazing!
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