Pear-Shaped Renaissance Stringed Instrument

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Question

Pear-Shaped Renaissance Stringed Instrument

Answer

CITTERN

Word Meaning:

CITTERN — A stringed instrument (chordophone), played with a plectrum (a pick), and most commonly possessing four wire strings and chromatic frets, which is a precursor to the modern day guitar.

Definitions from Wiktionary.

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