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 Front view of a lavta | |
| String instrument | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Politiko Laouto, πολιτικο λαουτο |
| Classification | |
| Hornbostel–Sachs classification | 321.321 (Composite chordophone sounded with a plectrum) |
| Related instruments | |
| Barbat (lute), Baglamadaki, Bağlama, Biwa, Bouzouki, Dombra, Domra, Dutar, Lavta, Lute, Mandocello, Mandola, Mandolin, Mandole, Oud, Pipa, Qanbus | |
The lavta is a plucked string music instrument from Istanbul.