orpharion or-FAR-ree-oen Your browser does not support the audio element. [ English ] Definition A plucked stringed instrument with strings made of wire related to the bandora but of a smaller size and tuned like a lute. It enjoyed popularity in the 16th and 17th centuries. Share Share on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share on X (opens in a new tab) Last Updated: 2013-02-14 19:22:33