Meaning & use
qanun
A Middle Eastern stringed instrument, a flat plucked zither with many strings, played resting on the lap or a table.
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The qanun player plucked the strings rapidly while the singer began the traditional melody.
A qanun has dozens of strings tuned with small levers that adjust each note's pitch.
A note on using this word
The qanun is central to classical Arabic, Turkish, and Persian music ensembles and is played with plectrums worn on the fingers.
Words with a similar meaning
zither
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