Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cither
noun
/ˈsɪðər/
Definition
An obsolete spelling of ‘sither’, which refers to a type of stringed musical instrument similar to a zither.
Examples
- The cither produced a beautiful sound that captivated the audience.
- During the concert, the soloist played the cither with great skill.
- In ancient folk music, the cither was a common instrument used for dance tunes.
Meaning
Cither is an old-fashioned term that denotes a musical instrument with strings that are plucked or strummed. It is typically played by musicians and can produce a melodic sound.
Synonyms
- zither
- harp
- lyre
