zither

Definitions


[ˈzɪðə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a musical instrument consisting of a flat wooden soundbox with numerous strings stretched across it, placed horizontally and played with the fingers and a plectrum. It is used especially in central European folk music


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Origin:
mid 19th century: from German, from Latin cithara (see cittern)




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