A musical stringed instrument in which a shallow wooden body supports multiple strings that are plucked or strummed, producing resonant, delicate tones. The zither is typically played horizontally on the lap or resting on a table, with fingers or a pick plucking the strings or with a keyboard-like fretboard in some models. It has a distinctive, ethereal timbre and is often associated with folk and classical ensembles.
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