cittern
A stringed instrument, played with a plectrum, and most commonly possessing four wire…A stringed instrument (chordophone), played with a plectrum (a pick), and most commonly possessing four wire strings and chromatic frets, which is a precursor to the modern day guitar.
Meaning
1 sensesA stringed instrument (chordophone), played with a plectrum (a pick), and most commonly possessing four wire strings and chromatic frets, which is a precursor to the modern day guitar.
ци́страcístra
a 16th century musical instrument resembling a guitar with a pear-shaped soundbox and wire strings
Translations
3 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
Blend of cither + gittern.Blend of cither + gittern.
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Forms
plural: citternsSynonyms
4 synonymsWord family
2 related wordsSee also
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