Cittern

[sit:n]

(noun.) a 16th century musical instrument resembling a guitar with a pear-shaped soundbox and wire strings.

Typed by Connie--From WordNet

(n.) An instrument shaped like a lute, but strung with wire and played with a quill or plectrum.

Typist: Ollie

Same as Cither (q.v. under Cithara).

Typist: Winfred