List of zithers

This is a list of zithers.

Definition

The zither is a musical string instrument, most commonly in German-speaking Alpine Europe and East Asian cultures. The term "zither" is also used more broadly, to describe the entire family of stringed instruments in which the strings do not extend beyond the sounding box.

List of zithers

Plucked zithers
*Citera
*Langeleik
*Scheitholt
*Langspil
*Kankles
*Monochord
*Guzheng
*Koto
*Kementsje
*Epinette
*Kantele
*Psalterium
*Suntur
*Concertciter

Mallet zithers
*Cymbalom
*Hakkebord
*Santur
*Qanûn
*Hammered dulcimer
*Dulcimer
*Hommel
*Epinette

With keyboard
*Autoharp
*Clavichord
*Harpsichord
*Spinet
*Vina
*Piano (is also a mallet zither)
 
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