A zither is a musical instrument that typically has strings stretched over a flat body. It is played by plucking or strumming the strings, producing a pleasant and soothing sound. Full definition
First - rate fare from director Carol Reed working from a Graham Greene novel; brilliant zither music from Anton Karas. (filmnoirblonde.com)
If you believe in saving the environment, you gys aren't playing zithers over there. (dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com)
The film's cinematography is second to none, and Anton Karas» inimitable zither score has become one of the most recognizable pieces of music in cinema history; Welles, Cotten and the rest of the cast are equally superb. (alcohollywood.com)