Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

zither

Noun

/ˈzɪðər/

Definition

A musical instrument with strings that is played by plucking or striking.

Examples

The musician skillfully played the zither during the folk festival.
In the movie, the haunting sound of the zither set a mysterious mood.
She learned to play the zither from her grandfather, who had been a renowned player in his youth.

Meaning

A zither is typically a flat, stringed instrument that produces sound when its strings are either plucked or strummed. It is often used in folk music and has roots in various cultures around the world.