cittern

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Noun cittern has 1 sense

cittern, cithern, cither, citole, gittern - a 16th century musical instrument resembling a guitar with a pear-shaped soundbox and wire strings
--₁ is a kind of guitar

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Cittern

Definition

A cittern is a stringed musical instrument that resembles a lute or a guitar with a flat back and a pear-shaped body, popular during the Renaissance and Baroque periods.

Noun

1. A cittern is a musical instrument of the guitar family, typically having a rounded or pear-shaped body and wire strings.

Example sentence: He played the cittern with such skill that the crowd was mesmerized by the intricate melodies.

Verb

1. (obsolete) To play a cittern or a similar musical instrument.

Example sentence: In the olden days, minstrels would cittern and sing songs of love and chivalry.

Adjective

1. Referring to or characteristic of a cittern.

Example sentence: The cittern player showcased their agile fingers, producing a melodious and enchanting sound.