Associations to the word «Cittern»

Pictures for the word «Cittern»

Wiktionary

CITTERN, noun. (musical instrument) A stringed instrument (chordophone), played with a plectrum, and most commonly possessing four wire strings and chromatic frets.

Dictionary definition

CITTERN, noun. A 16th century musical instrument resembling a guitar with a pear-shaped soundbox and wire strings.

Wise words

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