Some Baroque Instruments
Baroque instruments used in the Mystery of the Rosary Sonatas.
Links: The keyboard and Lira da Gamba
Links to many early stringed instruments.
Links to many early keyboard instruments.
Wikipedia definition of the Regal, a portable organ.
Images of the Lirone (Lira da Gamba).
The theorbo is a bass lute, which has a neck that extends outward approximately four feet to accommodate the long, deep bass strings. The purpose of the theorbo is to reinforce the bass, whereas the function of the lirone is to enrich the harmonies. The composer Giulio Caccini said that the theorbo was the perfect instrument to accompany the voice.
Links: the Theorbo
A definition of the theorbo
Another definition of the theorbo
Discussion of the theorbo
More discussion of the theorbo
Illustrations of the theorbo
Idea of the size
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