Epigoneion

/ˌɛpɪɡoʊˈniːɑːn/ noun

Definition

A small ancient Greek stringed musical instrument, a variant or diminutive form of the epigonion.

Etymology

From epigonion + -eion (diminutive suffix). Greek musical instrument term from antiquity.

Kelly Says

The epigoneion was an ancient Greek harp-like instrument with so many strings that later musicians probably looked like epigones trying to imitate the original harp makers!

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