| The band includes 3 cornetti, 2 trombones, 3 dulcians, chitarrone, and organ in various configurations. |
| The archlute and the chitarrone or theorbo had, in addition to the strings on the fingerboard, open bass strings on an extended neck with a second pegbox. |
| Ancidetemi pur, variations by virtuoso lutenist Kapsberger, were performed on the larger chitarrone. |
| The chitarrone was used in the orchestra, assisting at dramatic performances as well as in church music. |
| Other instruments that were derived from the lute are the archlute, the theorbo and the chitarrone. |
| The chitarrone was a theorboized lute, meaning it had long bass strings off the fingerboard. |
