Definition of "kantele" []

• A traditional plucked string instrument of the zither family. (noun)

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• "“In the Finnish mythology the divine Vainamoinen is said to have constructed the five-stringed harp, called kantele, the old national instrument of the Finns."
• "The sun sinks and Wilho Saari, the best kantele player, strikes up a tune and folks start dancing."
• "Sinikka Langeland (vocals, kantele), Lars Anders Tomter (viola), Kåre Nordstoga (organ) (ECM)"