Lute

2. / In 1475, medieval lute players began using their fingers instead of this to play their instrument.
4. / The lute was introduced into Europe with the Moorish occupation of this country.
5. / The “first son” of the oud.
7. / A period characterized by a desire to emulate the ancient Romans and Greeks.
10. / Material used to protect the neck of the oud.
11. / "Lute” is derived from this Arabic word which means “of wood.”
12. / The Europeans drew parallels between the lute and this ancient Greek instrument.
13. / This instrument represents the style of classical North Indian music, which is also referred to as Hindustani music.

1. / Uruk was part of _______, which is modern-day Iraq.
2. / There was a proliferation of oud music during this period which lasted from the 1st to 5th centuries CE.
3. / The oud traveled along the _______ Road before reaching China.
6. / Since the sarod is _______, the tips of ones fingers are used to enhance sound clarity.
8. / This is an intricate rosette on the face of an instrument, and is similar to that seen on the face of the lute.
9. / Material used on the fingerboard of some Renaissance lutes.