Title
Zither
Subject
Description
Zithers are instruments whose strings are the same length as its soundboard. A zither usually has anywhere from 30 to 40 strings and a shallow, hollowed outboard. It is placed horizontally and played with both pick and fingers. It is common in central European folk music.
"Zither", Encyclopædia Britannica, accessed July 15, 2019, https://www.britannica.com/art/zither
"Zither", Merriam-Webster, accessed July 15, 2019, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zither
"Zither", Encyclopædia Britannica, accessed July 15, 2019, https://www.britannica.com/art/zither
"Zither", Merriam-Webster, accessed July 15, 2019, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zither
Relation
Courses: COCO 20, MUS 17.04, ENGS 17.04
Format
Component 1: Soundboard
Material 1: Ash (longitudinal)
Component 2: Backplate
Material 2: Ash (longitudinal)
Component 3: String
Material 3: High carbon steel
Rights
''
Identifier
Record number: 3217