oud

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Abou-Khalil's primary instrument is the oud, a lute-like instrument traditionally used in Arab music.

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  • An entertainer from the town had brought his dancing bear to the celebration and it shambled to the music of an oud, its brown fur gleaming with the reflection of the torches burning in sockets either side of the door. —  The Falcons of Montabard
  • Abou-Khalil's primary instrument is the oud, a lute-like instrument traditionally used in Arab music. —  WeLove-music
  • The Turkish oud is an exotic instrument, whose roots stretch as far back as the Egyptian pyramids. —  Find Free Articles - ArticlesBase
  • The notes feature bergamot, oud, amber, musk, saffron, Moroccan rose, geranium and patchouli. in Spain, and is 98€ for 100 ml Eau de Parfum. (first quote via —  Now Smell This
  • He recognised the sound of an oud. —  The Falcons of Montabard
 

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  1. Arabic 'ūd, wood, stem, lute, oud.
 

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