Lute

A lute was a stringed instrument with a neck and a wooden soundboard which was often oval or shaped as a teardrop. Lutes were often used by bards of the Realms.

Description
Lutes typically had a round back, so they rested easily on the player's stomach. They were also popular instruments to be played in courts and were known to be played as far north as Sundabar.

Several types of double-stringed lutes built by Calishite craftsmen were available for purchase through Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue.

Notable lutes

 * Doss lute : One of the seven Instruments of the Bards. Superior magical lutes, capable of channeling spells when played.