ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Swedish lute

Hi there! A Swedish Lute is a type of musical instrument that looks like a small guitar with a long neck and a round body.

It has strings that when plucked with fingers, produce sounds that can be used to make music. The Swedish Lute is quite unique as it has a lot of strings and each string has a different pitch, which means it can make a lot of different sounds.

This instrument is used for playing traditional Swedish folk music which has a fast, lively beat that makes people want to dance. The Swedish Lute player may also sing along with their playing.

To play the Swedish Lute you need to be very patient and practice a lot because it is quite difficult to get the hang of. But it is a very special, beautiful sounding instrument that has been around for many years and is still used by many musicians today.