cytherella

/saɪˌθɛrɪˈɛlə/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of ancient Greek musical instrument, similar to the cithara, or a woman playing this instrument

“The museum collection included an ancient lyre, a kithara, and a cytherella.”

2. proper noun

Citherella, a main character in a fairy tale, based on the story of Cinderella

“In the Italian version, Citherella is the protagonist, and her story is known as Cenerentola.”

Synonyms

  • citharist
  • lyrist

Antonyms

  • non-musician
  • unmusical