lirone lee-RONE-nay Your browser does not support the audio element. [ Italian ] Definition The bass member of the lira da braccio family. It is held between the knees of the performer rather than under the chin. It is usually fretted and has between nine to sixteen strings. Share Share on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share on X (opens in a new tab) Last Updated: 2016-06-02 19:49:29