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     • The qanun, kanun, ganoun or kanoon (Arabic: قانون, romanized : qānūn; Armenian: քանոն, romanized : k’anon; Sorani Kurdish: قانون, romanized: qānūn; Greek: κανονάκι, romanized : kanonáki; Hebrew: קָאנוּן, qanun; Persian: قانون, qānūn; Turkish: kanun; Azerbaijani: qanun; Uyghur: قالون, romanized : qalon) is a Middle Eastern string instrument played either solo, or more often as part of an ensemble, in much of Iran, Arab East, and Arab Maghreb region of North Africa, later it reached West Africa,...
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   What is a zither in the Bible?

   • A musical instrument mentioned in Ps. viii. 1, lxxxi. 1, lxxxiv. 1. The word is explained by Gesenius ("Thesaurus," s. v. ) as meaning "striking instrument," but it is now generally held to denote a zither. Rashi, following the Targum, derives the name from "Gath"; it would then mean "fabricated by the people of Gath."

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   What is a zither musical instrument?

   • What is a Zither Musical Instrument What is an Zither Musical Instrument? The zither is a musical instrument that belongs to the string family. It’s characterized by its flat, elongated body and numerous strings that stretch across its surface. The zither is typically played by positioning it horizontally on a table or resting it across your lap.

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   What is a modern zither?

   • The modern zither—named after the ancient Greek instrument known as a kithara, or cithara —is a stringed instrument with a flat, shallow sound box. Stretched across the wooden sound box are five metal strings situated above a fretboard and a large number of fretless strings, which are usually of gut, nylon, or other materials.

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   Where did the zither come from?

   • The modern zither enjoys its greatest popularity in the region where it was developed, southern Germany and Austria. The modern zither—named after the ancient Greek instrument known as a kithara, or cithara—is a stringed instrument with a flat, shallow sound box.

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   What is the earliest surviving instrument of the zither family?

   • The earliest known surviving instrument of the zither family is a Chinese guqin, a fretless instrument, found in the tomb of Marquis Yi of Zeng, dating from 433 BC.

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   What is a caleh zither?

   • This instrument came inscribed on a box of elephant ivory found in the old Assyrian capital Nimrud (ancient name: Caleh ). The instrument is a type of large zither with a thin trapezoidal soundboard that is famous for its unique melodramatic sound.

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   The earliest known surviving instrument of the zither family is a Chinese guqin, a fretless instrument, found in the tomb of Marquis Yi of Zeng, dating from 433 BC.

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   The zither is a fascinating and unique stringed instrument with a rich history that dates back to ancient times. Known for its distinctive sound and polyphony, this versatile instrument has evolved over time, featuring various forms and styles.

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   The instrument is a type of large zither with a thin trapezoidal soundboard that is famous for its unique melodramatic sound. Regional variants and technical specifications.

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   Mar 1, 2024 · In this article guide, we’ll review what the zither musical instrument is by examining what it sounds like, how it’s played, its long history, how its made, and also explore some of the great tunes and compositions it has produced over its long and varied musical history.

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   The harp (kinnor in Hebrew) is the national musical instrument of the Hebrews; it was invented by Jubal and used as an accompaniment to Hebrew songs such as praise to God. The psaltery, zither, dulcimer, and lute are other types of string instruments used in the Hebrew tradition.

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   GITTITH ( ): By: Emil G. Hirsch, M. Seligsohn. A musical instrument mentioned in Ps. viii. 1, lxxxi. 1, lxxxiv. 1. The word is explained by Gesenius ("Thesaurus," s. v. ) as meaning "striking instrument," but it is now generally held to denote a zither.

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    The modern zither—named after the ancient Greek instrument known as a kithara, or cithara—is a stringed instrument with a flat, shallow sound box. Stretched across the wooden…