cithara 1

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an ancient Greek musical instrument; a professional version of the two-stringed lyre.

  • 1.Most vase paintings show kitharas with seven strings, in agreement with ancient authors, but these also mention that occasionally a skillful kitharode would use more than the conventional seven strings.
  • an ancient Greek musical instrument; a professional version of the two-stringed lyre.

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