The term 'long-necked lute' is a type of stringed instrument that is found in many cultures around the world. Two specific examples of this type of instrument are the SITAR (5 letters) and the sato (4 letters). The SITAR is a plucked stringed instrument that is used mainly in Hindustani classical music, while the sato is a traditional Japanese instrument that is similar to the shamisen. Both instruments have a long neck and strings that are plucked to produce sound.