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zither

/ˈzɪðər/ noun · British & US
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What does zither mean?

noun

A stringed musical instrument with a flat soundbox and a set of strings stretched between two arms, typically played by plucking with the fingers.

Example

"The musician's fingers danced across the zither's strings, creating a soothing melody."

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