A kitharode (Latinized citharode) (Ancient Greek: κιθαρῳδός [kitʰarɔː'dós]; Latin: citharoedus) or citharist, was a classical Greek professional performer (singer) of the cithara, as one who used the cithara to accompany their singing. Famous citharodes included Terpander, Sappho, and Arion.
A kitharode (Latinized citharode) (Ancient Greek: κιθαρῳδός [kitʰarɔː'dós]; Latin: citharoedus) or citharist, was a classical Greek professional performer (singer) of the cithara, as one who used the cithara to accompany their singing. Famous citharodes included Terpander, Sappho, and Arion.
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