Structure of the Lute
The Body The body of a lute is constructed of thin strips of wood,
cut into a tapered shape, bent and glued together edgewise.
There is a protective and decorative capping strip glued
around the bottom end, opposite the neck.  The
soundboard is glued to the front of the body.
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