Rotte (instrument)

Rotte, also known as the round lyre or Germanic lyre, is a type of lyre that was widely used in north-western Europe from pre-Christian to medieval times. It a descendant of the ancient lyre which originated in western Asia, was adopted in Ancient Egypt, and then adopted and adapted by the Ancient Greeks.[1]

References
  1. Myrtle Bruce-Mitford (2002). "Rotte [round lyre, Germanic lyre](ii)". Grove Music Online. Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.23943.
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