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cittern Meaning & Definition

/ˈsɪtən/

What Does Cittern Mean?

As a noun, cittern means A stringed instrument (chordophone), played with a plectrum (a pick), and most commonly possessing four wire strings and chromatic frets, which is a precursor to the modern day guitar.

Word Facts for Cittern

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈsɪtən/
Pluralcitterns

Cittern Definition (Noun)

  1. A stringed instrument (chordophone), played with a plectrum (a pick), and most commonly possessing four wire strings and chromatic frets, which is a precursor to the modern day guitar.

Noun

  1. A stringed instrument (chordophone), played with a plectrum (a pick), and most commonly possessing four wire strings and chromatic frets.

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Word Forms & Grammar

cittern (plural citterns)

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Origin of Cittern

Blend of cither +‎ gittern.

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