vihuela Your browser does not support the audio element. [ Spanish ] Definition A plucked stringed instrument of Spain popular in the 15th and 16th centuries. The vihuela was plucked like a guitar, but was of the viol family; it was tuned like a lute, but resembled the guitar in appearance. Share Share on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share on X (opens in a new tab) Last Updated: 2016-05-04 16:18:43