The Oud

Contributed by Benjamin Dance

The Oud

About this object

This is a stringed instrument from the Middle East.

Why this object matters

The Oud was appropriated by Europeans as the Lute, and the modern guitar was soon to follow.

Dublin Core

Originating Archive Object

Mathers Museum of World Cultures unknown

Title

The Oud

Subject

Oud

Description

A stringed instrument utilized throughout the Arab World, predecessor of the lute. The instrument is still utilized today in traditional music.

Creator

unknown

Contributor

Benjamin Dance

Date

unknown

Type

Physical Object