Mandore (instrument)
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The mandore, also called mandola, is a small member of the lute family and was in use in Europe during the Renaissance. It was a forerunner of the mandolin. It is not to be confused with certain other similar instruments which have also borne the name mandore or mandola.
The mandore differs from the Neapolitan mandolin in not having a raised fretboard and in having a flat soundboard. It was also strung with gut, whereas the modern mandolin is usually strung with metal.
