Ancient stringed instrument (4)
'ancient stringed instrument' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for lute that I've seen before include "Play instrument" , "Plucked instrument; a sealant" , "Ancient stringed instrument" , "clay" , "instrument that minstrel played" .)
'ancient stringed instrument' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for lyre that I've seen before include "Rely (anag.)" , "Plucked instrument" , "Ancient musical instrument - sounds mendacious" , "Ancient Greek stringed instrument" , "Old musical instrument with strings in U-shaped frame" .)