Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

citola

Noun

/sɪˈtoʊlə/

Definition

A musical instrument, historically known in the 15th to 17th centuries, which is similar to a lute and characterized by its plucked strings.

Examples

The citola was often used in courtly music during the Renaissance.
He played a beautiful tune on his citola, capturing the attention of everyone in the room.
In the museum, we saw an ancient citola displayed alongside other historical instruments.

Meaning

Citola refers to a type of string instrument that was popular in medieval Europe, particularly noted for its rounded body and the ability to produce soft melodies through the plucking of strings.