Citharode

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A kitharode (Latinized citharode)Template:Efn[1] (Template:Langx Script error: No such module "IPA". and κιτηαρῳδόςScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".;[2] Template:Langx) or citharist,[3] 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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Apollo kitharoidos (Apollo holding a cithara and wearing the customary kitharōdos’ robes) and musagetes (leading the Muses). Marble, Roman artwork, 2nd century CE.

"Citharoedus" or "Citharede" was also an epithet of Apollo (Apollo Citharede), and the term is used to refer to statues which portray Apollo with his lyre.

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Relevant musical instruments

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Related type of statuary

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