zither background

zither

/ˈzɪ.ðə/ /ˈzɪ.ðɚ/

Illustration zither - Image 1

noun

Zither

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. "

Meine Großmutter spielt wunderschöne Volkslieder auf ihrer Zither, deren viele Saiten einen zarten, widerhallenden Klang erzeugen.

music entertainment

Illustration zither - Image 1

Illustration zither - Image 2

noun

Zither, ähnliche Instrumente

(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. "

Mein Großvater spielt wunderschöne Volksmelodien auf seiner Zither, einem flachen Instrument mit vielen Saiten, die über seinen hölzernen Korpus gespannt sind.

Illustration zither - Image 1

verb

Zither spielen

To play a zither.

Examples :

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

Mein Großvater spielt abends nach dem Abendessen gerne Zither.

music entertainment sound

Illustration zither - Image 1

Illustration zither - Image 2

verb

Zithern, zirpen

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. "

Der Wind zirpte durch das hohe Gras und erzeugte dabei ein sanftes, klingelndes Geräusch.

music sound action