Which type of instrument is the lute ?

I think the lute is itsown family

Explanation:

if it not then it probably belongs in the guitar family

The Lute is a plucked string intrument

Explanation: On wikepedia it says "A lute is any plucked string instrument" for example, a guitar

answer; 10 foot-candles

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