lyra viol

The unusual textures (santouri, ney, lyra, clarinets, voices) impart a mystical quality to this work.

Hence Shakespeare speaks of 'the lark, that tirra-lyra chants,' Wint.

So the angels gave the lad white wings like their own, and a great viol like a jongleur's.

The sound of the viol is again heard, and the merry dance is kept up till near morning light.