Zither kin (4)

I believe the answer is:

lyre

(Other definitions for lyre that I've seen before include "Instrument played by Orpheus" , "Sort of harp" , "Rely (anag.)" , "Ancient harp-like instrument" , "Ancient Greek stringed instrument" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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