kithara
9.9
An ancient Greek instrument with strings played by professional musicians
- noun
- /kɪˈθɑːrə/
- Archaic
:
cítara
- The guitar, for instance, is modeled on the Greek kithara.
Examples
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In ancient Greece, the kithara was often played at public events to entertain crowds.
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The musician captivated the audience with his skillful playing of the kithara during the festival.
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She admired the beautiful kithara displayed in the museum, showcasing its intricate design and craftsmanship.
Synonyms
lyre
vskithara
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8.9
A small U-shaped musical instrument with strings used in ancient Greece to play music
is used mainly by professional players rather than general accompaniment
9.9
An ancient Greek string instrument like a small harp that trained musicians play
is the same meaning but spelled with a k in some forms
Surface Forms
Etymology
Kithara comes from the ancient Greek name for a large string instrument and later gave us the English word 'guitar'. So, a kithara is easy to remember as an old 'guitar' played by skilled musicians at festivals and ceremonies.