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zither

/ˈzɪ.ðə/ /ˈzɪ.ðɚ/

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noun

Цитра

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. "

Моя бабушка играет красивые народные песни на своей цитре, ее многочисленные струны создают нежный, эхо-звук.

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noun

Цитра, подобные инструменты

(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. "

Мой дедушка играет красивые народные мелодии на своей цитре, плоском инструменте со множеством струн, натянутых на его деревянном корпусе.

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verb

Играть на цитре

To play a zither.

Examples :

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

Мой дедушка любит играть на цитре по вечерам после ужина.

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verb

Звучать как цитра

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. "

Ветер звучал как цитра в высокой траве, издавая мягкий, звенящий звук, когда она колыхалась.

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