Zither: meaning, definitions and examples
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zither
[ หzษชรฐษr ]
musical instrument
A zither is a stringed musical instrument consisting of a flat, typically trapezoidal resonant body with strings stretched across it. It is played by plucking or strumming the strings with fingers or a plectrum. The zither is often associated with folk music traditions in Central and Eastern Europe.
Synonyms
autoharp, lyre, string instrument
Examples of usage
- She played a beautiful melody on her zither.
- The zither adds a unique sound to the folk ensemble.
- He strummed the zither softly under the stars.
Translations
Translations of the word "zither" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cรญtara
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคผเฅเคฅเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Zither
๐ฎ๐ฉ zither
๐บ๐ฆ ัะธััะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ cytra
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฃใฟใผ
๐ซ๐ท cithare
๐ช๐ธ cรญtara
๐น๐ท zither
๐ฐ๐ท ์ํ๋ฅด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฒูุซุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ cytra
๐ธ๐ฐ cytra
๐จ๐ณ ้ฝ็น็ด
๐ธ๐ฎ citra
๐ฎ๐ธ sitar
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะทะธัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ zither
๐ฒ๐ฝ cรญtara
Etymology
The word 'zither' comes from the German term 'Zither', which has its roots in the Middle High German 'zither' and Old High German 'cithara', drawing influence from the Latin 'cithara' (a type of lyre) and the Greek 'kithara'. The instrument has been present in various forms throughout history, with origins traced back to ancient civilization stringed instruments. The modern zither, particularly prevalent in Austria and Bavaria, began to take shape in the 18th century. It is often connected with folk traditions and has seen a revival in interest in contemporary music, valued for its unique sound and versatility.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #33,914 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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