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zither meaning in Hindi

संतूर santūr

/ˈzɪ.ðə/US/ˈzɪ.ðɚ/

zither in Hindi: संतूर (santūr), सितार (sitār). In English, zither means a musical instrument consisting of a flat sounding box with numerous strings placed on a horizontal surface, played with a plectrum or fingertips.

Hindi words for zither

musical instrument
संतूर santūr, सितार sitār

English meaning of zither

  1. noun A musical instrument consisting of a flat sounding box with numerous strings placed on a horizontal surface, played with a plectrum or fingertips.
  2. noun Related or similar instruments in other cultures, such as the Chinese guqin or Norwegian harpeleik; especially any chordophone without a neck, and with strings that pass over the body.
  3. verb To play a zither.
  4. verb To make a sound similar to that made by a zither; to move while making such a sound.

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Questions about zither in Hindi

What is the meaning of zither in Hindi?
Zither in Hindi is संतूर (santūr), सितार (sitār).
zither का हिंदी में क्या अर्थ है?
Zither: संतूर (santūr), सितार (sitār).
What does zither mean in English?
Zither means a musical instrument consisting of a flat sounding box with numerous strings placed on a horizontal surface, played with a plectrum or fingertips.

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