zithers

Noun

zither (plural zithers)

1. A musical instrument consisting of a flat sounding box with numerous strings placed on a horizontal surface, played with a plectrum or fingertips.
   • “And where you ever got the idea that you'd hit it off with a vampire is beyond me.” “And for your information, she's not a vampire. She just likes to dress that way.” “Oh, I'm sorry. All palid pouty people look alike to me.” “Plus, she's a very talented zither player.” “Which you know all about...1999 August 24, Japhet Asher and Peter Gaffney, “Insomnia” (5:30 from the start), in Downtown, season 1, episode 4, spoken by Alex Henson (Gregory Gilmore), archived from the original on 20 Mar 2021
2. (translations) 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.

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