cittern

noun

cit·tern | \ˈsi-tərn

\

variants: or less commonly cithern \ˈsi-t͟hərn,

-thərn \ or cithren \ˈsi-thrən

\

Definition of cittern

: a Renaissance stringed instrument like a guitar with a flat pear-shaped body

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The group brings to the stage a diverse array of instruments, including the accordion, fiddle, bodhran, and cittern, along with vocals and an element of dance. — Grace Dickinson, Philly.com, "5 Irish events in Philly to keep that St. Pat's spirit going," 4 Apr. 2018

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The first known use of cittern was in 1566

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