Zither
noun
A musical instrument with strings stretched across a flat body. Played by strumming or plucking.
She played a beautiful melody on her zither.
Often appears as...
- play the zither
- tune the zither
noun
A musical instrument with strings stretched across a flat body. Played by strumming or plucking.
She played a beautiful melody on her zither.
Often appears as...
- play the zither
- tune the zither
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Instrument Type
Zithers are part of the string instrument family, similar to guitars but played differently.
The musician's collection includes a violin, a guitar, and a zither.
Pro Tip 2/3Playing Method
Zithers can be played using fingers or a plectrum to pluck the strings.
He used a small plectrum to play the zither, creating a crisp sound.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Context
Zithers have a strong cultural presence in Central European and East Asian music.
During the concert, a traditional Austrian zither added a unique flavor to the music.
Pro Tip 1/3Instrument Type
Zithers are part of the string instrument family, similar to guitars but played differently.
The musician's collection includes a violin, a guitar, and a zither.
Pro Tip 2/3Playing Method
Zithers can be played using fingers or a plectrum to pluck the strings.
He used a small plectrum to play the zither, creating a crisp sound.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Context
Zithers have a strong cultural presence in Central European and East Asian music.
During the concert, a traditional Austrian zither added a unique flavor to the music.
Pro Tip 1/3Instrument Type
Zithers are part of the string instrument family, similar to guitars but played differently.
The musician's collection includes a violin, a guitar, and a zither.
Pro Tip 2/3Playing Method
Zithers can be played using fingers or a plectrum to pluck the strings.
He used a small plectrum to play the zither, creating a crisp sound.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Context
Zithers have a strong cultural presence in Central European and East Asian music.
During the concert, a traditional Austrian zither added a unique flavor to the music.
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Why do I make art? To...
I could create soundscapes and worlds that were much bigger than my own. Through music, I'm inviting you into a sonic portal of my memories and emotions, and I'm holding up a mirror to yours. One of my favorite instruments to play is the guzheng zither,
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The Ancient Orchestra PIPE...
bronze age china and one of the most important finds was that in that great hall where he would have in life entertained guests and held court was a full bronze age orchestra it had flutes it had drums it had zithers which is kind of like a string
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Why do I make art? To...
I could create soundscapes and worlds that were much bigger than my own. Through music, I'm inviting you into a sonic portal of my memories and emotions, and I'm holding up a mirror to yours. One of my favorite instruments to play is the guzheng zither,
Video examples
The Ancient Orchestra PIPE...
bronze age china and one of the most important finds was that in that great hall where he would have in life entertained guests and held court was a full bronze age orchestra it had flutes it had drums it had zithers which is kind of like a string
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