👉 Estriate is a type of musical instrument that originated in Italy and is often associated with the Italian Renaissance. It was developed by the Venetian musician Giovanni Battista D'Amato and became popularized during the 16th century, particularly in Florentine music circles. The estriate has a distinctive sound characterized by its double bass notes, which are played on two separate strings connected to a single pedalboard. It is often used in orchestras or chamber ensembles for
