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zither
The zither is defined by its flat, table-like construction, which separates it from instruments like the harp or guitar that utilize curved or hollowed frames. It carries a strong connotation of folk tradition and cultural heritage, particularly within the musical histories of Central Europe and East Asia.
In a musical context, the term evokes a specific timbre—often described as shimmering or metallic—resulting from the high tension of strings stretched across a solid soundboard. It is rarely used in modern pop contexts, appearing instead in ethnographic or classical music discussions.
Meanings
Examples
The musician gently plucked the strings of the zither.
The ancient zither rested in the museum display case.
The elf played a golden zither to soothe the sleeping dragon.
He spent years mastering the complex tuning of the zither.