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Cithern (Noun)

Meaning

A 16th century musical instrument resembling a guitar with a pear-shaped soundbox and wire strings.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The cithern was a popular instrument in 16th-century England and was often featured in Elizabethan-era ensembles.
  • As the musician delicately tuned the cithern's wire strings, the audience awaited the lively performance of the evening.
  • During his extensive travels, the lutenist discovered an antique cithern that greatly influenced his new compositions.
  • In contrast to the lute, the cithern had a distinctive pear-shaped body that produced rich tones.
  • For centuries, the skilled craftsmen in the region took great pride in handcrafting intricate citherns adorned with ornate carvings.

Synonyms

  • Citole
  • Gittern
  • Cither
  • Cittern

Hypernyms

  • Guitar
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