<human>:  Why is it called a Zither?
<bot>: The word “zither” comes from the German word “Zither” which means “stringed instrument”. The Zither was originally a stringed instrument, but over time it evolved into a plucked instrument with a long neck and a flat surface. The sound produced by the strings of the Zither is similar to that of a violin, but it is much more muted.