The Eastern Lute is a stringed instrument that is similar to the SITAR, which is a five-letter word. The Eastern Lute is a plucked string instrument that originated in India and is used in Indian classical music. It has a long neck and a deep, round body with a flat top. The strings are made of metal and are tuned to different notes. The Eastern Lute is played by plucking the strings with the fingers or a plectrum.