cittern
cittern is a necked, flat-backed, plucked lute or type of musical instrument.
Also recorded as cithren.
Overview
Plucked string instrument.
In detail
cittern is a necked, flat-backed, plucked lute or type of musical instrument.
Sources
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“Cittern”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q1093290: cittern
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