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Kanon

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of monochord (used mainly in reference to ancient Greek music)
  2. 2
    Synonym of qanun (used mainly in reference to Armenian music)

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Ancient Greek κᾰνών (kănṓn, “straight rod, bar”). Doublet of cannon, canon, and canyon.

Etymology 2

From Armenian քանոն (kʻanon).

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