cithern

Meanings

• noun

  A musical instrument, similar to a harp or lyre, with a long, curved neck and a soundbox resembling a pear or gourd.

  - "The cithern produced a beautiful melody as the musician plucked its strings."
  - "Have you ever tried playing a cithern before? It's quite an experience."
  - "The ancient civilization is known for its advanced use of musical instruments, including the cithern."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cithern
thern , urn , turn

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Homophones

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1. cither () : A direction, either left or right.
   

2. cite () : To quote or refer to (a source or authority) in support of an argument or theory.
   

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Variants

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cithern , citherns , cithren , cithrens , cittern , citterns

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Etymology

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The origin of the word 'cithern' can be traced back to the ancient Greek 'kithara,' which referred to various types of harp-like instruments.

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Trivia

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1. The cithern was often decorated with intricate designs and precious materials.

2. The cithern was believed to have healing properties and was used in religious ceremonies.

3. The cithern was a favorite instrument of the ancient Greek god Apollo, who was the god of music and the arts.

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Related Concepts

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1. harpsichord: A musical instrument from the Baroque era that uses a keyboard to pluck the strings with quills.

2. lyre: An ancient musical instrument with a soundbox in the shape of a bowl or a tortoise shell, and a long neck with strings.

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Culture

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The cithern holds significant cultural importance in ancient civilizations, particularly in Greece and Rome. It was a popular instrument used in various forms of art, music, and literature.

How to Memorize "cithern"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long, curved neck attached to a pear-shaped soundbox.
   - Visualize someone playing the cithern by plucking its strings.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the cithern with ancient civilizations and musical masterpieces.
   - Think of the cithern as a harp or lyre with a unique shape.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the 'C' in cithern stands for curved neck.
   - Think of the pear-shaped soundbox as a 'P' for pear-shaped.

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