English Explanatory Dictionary

kanon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

kanon kanons

Etymology

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

Synonyms

monochord qanun
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