Theorbe
dieNountheorbo (musical instrument)
English translations
- 01
theorbo
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine Theorbe ist ein großes, lautenähnliches Zupfinstrument aus der Barockzeit, das für den Generalbass verwendet wurde.
- English meaning
- A theorbo is a large lute-like plucked string instrument from the Baroque period, used for basso continuo.
- Synonym
- Erzlaute
- German example
- Der Musiker begleitete den Sänger auf der Theorbe.
- English example
- The musician accompanied the singer on the theorbo.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Theorbe
- Plural Form
- die Theorben
Example sentences with “Theorbe”
Die Theorbe hat einen sehr sanften Klang. (The theorbo has a very gentle sound.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the gender of Theorbe?
It is feminine (die Theorbe).