noun🔗ShareA guitar-like string instrument of 15th- and 16th-century Spain, usually with six courses or sets of strings (twelve strings in total)."The musician carefully tuned his vihuela before playing a piece of Renaissance music. "musicutensilentertainmentculturehistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA guitar-like string instrument of 19th-century Mexico with five strings, typically played in mariachi bands."The mariachi band member strummed a lively rhythm on his vihuela, its bright sound cutting through the plaza's festive atmosphere. "musiccultureentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading