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Monochords

Scope note

Ancient single-string instruments, first mentioned in 5th century BCE Greece, used variously throughout history as a musical instrument, a device for measuring and demonstrating musical intervals, and an organ tuner's and piano tuner's adjunct.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000198145

Narrower Terms used

keyed monochords

Equivalent Terms used

monochord

Created

13yrs ago

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