Gittern
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gittern-288-4952377
title:
Gittern
text:
The gittern was a relatively small gut-strung, round-backed instrument that first appeared in literature and pictorial representation during the 13th century in Western Europe. It is usually depicted played with a quill plectrum, as can be seen clearly beginning in manuscript illuminations from the thirteenth century. It was also called the guiterna in Spain, guiterne or guiterre in France, the chitarra in Italy and Quintern in Germany. A popular instrument with court musicians, minstrels, and a
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description:
Medieval necked bowl lute
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gittern
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date modified:
2023-12-09T11:10:02Z
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