Scheitholtn.
/ˈʃʌɪthɒlt/ A former stringed instrument of central Europe, a precursor of the zither.
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1961 A. C. Baines Musical Instruments through Ages 210 The simplest forms [of zither], as Alpine Scheitholt, épinette des Vosges, and the Dutch hummel..have a long narrow hollowed-out sound-box, placed on the knees or on a table.
1976 D. Munrow Instruments Middle Ages & Renaissance 33/4 Various names have been used for the string drum including Scheitholt and tambourin.
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