oud, stringed musical instrument distinguished in medieval and modern-day Islamic music. It's the parent of the European lute. The oud incorporates a deep pear-formed overall body, a fretless fingerboard, and a relatively shorter neck and fairly fewer acutely bent-again pegbox than the ecu lute. Alfonso X, “The Wise”, 1221-1284, https://instrumental-soundtracks25827.ssnblog.com/34112345/oud-music-an-overview