Difference between revisions of "Zither"
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Someone who plays a zither is known as a zitherist. | Someone who plays a zither is known as a zitherist. | ||
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| + | Outside Eastern Europe, the zither is known as the instrument used for the memorable theme tune of the film ''The Third Man'', set in post-war [[Vienna]]. | ||
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Revision as of 21:49, November 7, 2008
The zither is a small musical string instrument, originating as a folk music instrument in Eastern Europe.
Like many string instruments, it has many variations and is generally considered to be a broad term for that genre of instrument.
Someone who plays a zither is known as a zitherist.
Outside Eastern Europe, the zither is known as the instrument used for the memorable theme tune of the film The Third Man, set in post-war Vienna.