zither — (n.) stringed musical instrument, 1850, from Ger. Zither, from O.H.G. zitara, from L. cithara, from Gk. kithara lute (see GUITAR (Cf. guitar)) … Etymology dictionary
Zither — The zither is a musical string instrument, most commonly found in Slovenia, Austria, Hungary, the southern regions of Germany, alpine Europe and East Asian cultures. The term citre is also used more broadly, to describe the entire family of… … Wikipedia
guitar — [17] The Greek kithárā was a stringed musical instrument of the lyre family, which has bequeathed its name to a variety of successors. Via Latin cithara came English citole [14], a medieval stringed instrument, and German zither (borrowed by… … The Hutchinson dictionary of word origins
guitar — [17] The Greek kithárā was a stringed musical instrument of the lyre family, which has bequeathed its name to a variety of successors. Via Latin cithara came English citole [14], a medieval stringed instrument, and German zither (borrowed by… … Word origins
guitar — Synonyms and related words: Dobro guitar, F hole guitar, Spanish guitar, archlute, balalaika, banjo, banjo uke, banjo ukulele, banjo zither, banjorine, banjuke, bass guitar, centerhole guitar, concert guitar, electric guitar, lute, mando bass,… … Moby Thesaurus
zither — see GUITAR … The Hutchinson dictionary of word origins
zither — see GUITAR … Word origins
English Guitar — „Frau mit Cister“. Gemälde aus dem Jahr 1677 von Pieter van Slingeland (ca. 1630 1691) … Deutsch Wikipedia
English guitar — „Frau mit Cister“. Gemälde aus dem Jahr 1677 von Pieter van Slingeland (ca. 1630 1691) … Deutsch Wikipedia
Contrabass guitar — A contrabass guitar is a low register plucked string instrument in the guitar family with six strings. History Musical instruments called contrabass guitars having existed at least since 1899, when a Grand Concert Contra Bass Guitar was listed in … Wikipedia
