noun ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

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)

Synonyms

All synonyms

monochordqanun

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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