zither

[/ˈzɪðər/]
nounfemininepl: zithers
cítara
1. A stringed musical instrument consisting of a flat, wooden soundboard with numerous strings stretched across it, played by plucking or striking the strings with fingers, picks, or hammers
She played a beautiful melody on the zither during the concert.
Ela tocou uma melodia linda na cítara durante o concerto.
2. Any of various stringed instruments of similar construction, particularly those from Eastern European or Asian cultures
The zither is a traditional instrument in many Central European countries.
A cítara é um instrumento tradicional em muitos países da Europa Central.
The zither is particularly associated with Central European, Eastern European, and East Asian musical traditions. In Brazil and Portuguese-speaking countries, it is recognized primarily as a classical and world music instrument rather than a folk instrument, and is less commonly encountered than in European contexts. The instrument has seen renewed interest in contemporary music and world music fusion genres.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
dulcimercitherautoharp

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
cítara
Standard term used across Brazil for the zither instrument
Portugal
cítara
Same term used in European Portuguese

Related Words

stringinstrumentpluckchordsoundboardmusician
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