zithern

n.a musical stringed instrument with strings stretch over a flat sounding box; it is laid flat and played with a plectrum and with fingers

同义词：zithercither

1. The musician played a haunting melody on the zithern, filling the room with its delicate sound.
   那位音乐家在齐特拉琴上演奏了一首动人的旋律，琴音在房间里回荡。
2. In medieval times, the zithern was often used to accompany songs and dances at festive gatherings.
   在中世纪时期，齐特拉琴经常用于节日聚会中伴奏歌曲和舞蹈。