cittern  The cittern usually had four pairs of wire strings tuned in either of two ways. | Plucked stringed instrument, usually almond shaped, with a flat back and a fretted fingerboard. It originated about 1500, is easy to play, and was a popular alternative to the lute. Larger forms include the bandurria and the orpharion. It was superseded in the 19th century by the guitar. |
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