dulcimer

noun

1. a zither having a usually trapezoidal shape and a number of metal strings, which are struck with two small hammers by the player
2. a zither of the southern Appalachians, often long and hourglass-shaped, played on the lap or a table by plucking with a wooden plectrum or goose quill
   also dulcimore
3. Bible a musical instrument, variously interpreted to be a harp, bagpipe, etc.: see Dan. 3:5