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zither

/ˈzɪ.ðə/ /ˈzɪ.ðɚ/

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noun

القيثارة

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

Examples :

"My grandmother plays beautiful folk songs on her zither, its many strings creating a delicate, echoing sound. "

تعزف جدتي أغانٍ شعبية جميلة على القيثارة الخاصة بها، حيث تخلق أوتارها العديدة صوتًا رقيقًا وصداه.

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noun

قيثارة، آلات مماثلة

(translations) Related or similar instruments in other cultures, such as the Chinese guqin or Norwegian harpeleik; especially any chordophone without a neck, and with strings that pass over the body.

Examples :

"My grandfather plays beautiful folk melodies on his zither, a flat instrument with many strings stretched across its wooden body. "

يعزف جدي ألحانًا شعبية جميلة على قيثارته، وهي آلة مسطحة ذات أوتار عديدة ممتدة عبر جسمها الخشبي.

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verb

عزف على آلة القانون

To play a zither.

Examples :

"My grandfather likes to zither in the evenings after dinner. "

يحب جدي العزف على آلة القانون في المساء بعد العشاء.

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verb

يعزف على الزيثارة

To make a sound similar to that made by a zither; to move while making such a sound.

Examples :

"The wind zithered through the tall grass, making a soft, tinkling sound as it swayed. "

عزفت الرياح على الزيثارة عبر العشب الطويل، محدثة صوتًا ناعمًا ورنانًا بينما يتأرجح.

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