oud
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of oud
1730–40; < Arabic ʿūd literally, wood; see lute 1
Example Sentences
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Altogether, the Gaza branch of the Conservatory used to have more than 400 instruments - both Western classical ones and traditional Arabic instruments such as the oud, qanun and nay, a type of flute.
From BBC • Oct. 25, 2024
Around this time, Lindley struck up a partnership with Hani Naser, recording a series of albums with the Jordanian oud player.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2023
Each track is different, but they are mostly slow, somber melodies that blend ethereal vocals with the strumming of an oud.
From New York Times • Jul. 23, 2022
Saudis and expatriates flock to it late into the evening to enjoy its lavish galleries on natural history, Islam and modern art as a lone musician plays the oud in the vast entrance hall.
From BBC • Jul. 8, 2022
I went to enjoy the fireworks from Istanbul and to celebrate our national independence and sang a song and played the oud.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
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