Oud

Oud
String instrument
Classification	Necked bowl lutes; String instruments;
Related instruments
	Balalaika; Lute; Mandolin; Sitar;

The oud Arabic: عود is a pear-shaped, stringed instrument. It is similar to a modern western lute. It does not have frets. It is commonly used in Middle Eastern music and East African music.

Other websites

NileCart Archived 2007-12-20 at the Wayback Machine Egyptian oud gallery.
Oud Cafe, a website dedicated to Oud music
Oso Varoun Ta Sidera on YouTube

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String instrument
Classification	Necked bowl lutes String instruments
Related instruments
Balalaika Lute Mandolin Sitar