What is Oud?
{{Infobox instrument |background = string |name=Oud |names= |image= |classification= *[[Necked bowl lutes]] *[[String instruments]] |range= |related= *[[Balalaika]] *[[Lute]] *[[Mandolin]] *[[Sitar]] }} The '''oud''' {{lang-ar|عود}} is a pear-shaped, stringed instrument. It is similar to a modern western [[lute]]. It does not have [[fret]]s. It is commonly used in [[Middle Eastern music]] and [[East African]] music. == Other websites == * [http://www.nilecart.com/egyptianouds.htm NileCart] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071220051440/http://www.nilecart.com/egyptianouds.htm |date=2007-12-20 }} Egyptian oud gallery. * [http://www.oudcafe.com Oud Cafe], a website dedicated to Oud music * {{YouTube|2KbvqBY_BUk|Oso Varoun Ta Sidera}} {{music-stub}} [[Category:Plucked string instruments]]