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Synonyms for zither

Most common

cittern zithern

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

  1. n. 1

    A musical instrument consisting of a flat sounding box with numerous strings placed on a horizontal surface, played with a plectrum or fingertips.

Related words

Phrases
moon zither

Forms

Plural
zithers → citterns, zitherns…

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
zitherrising
citternfalling
zithernfalling

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

7 letters
cittern, cithern, cithren, zithern