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The lyre is more like a small harp, while the Ukulele is more like a small guitar. The only similarity is they are both stringed instruments.

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I would say yes. The lyre and ukulele are played by plucking the strings with the fingers. The viola is played with a bow and the clavichord is played by hitting keys.

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They are both stringed instruments. However, they are very different in shape.
They both create sound by the vibration of strings.
They are both stringed instruments.

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