# kanon

> English word · Noun · frequency rank #91,679

## Definitions
1. Synonym of monochord (used mainly in reference to ancient Greek music)

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/kanon