Stringed instrument associated with middle and eastern Europe (6)

I believe the answer is:

zither

(Other definitions for zither that I've seen before include "Stringed instrument laid flat to play" , "Instrument played on table or lap" , "Instrument played on the knees" , "Metal-stringed soundbox" , "Instrument played on the knee" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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