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santir

[ sahn-teer ]

noun

  1. a Persian musical instrument resembling a dulcimer.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of santir1

1850–55; < Arabic sanṭīr < Greek psaltḗrion psaltery
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Example Sentences

It was known in Persia and Arabia under the name of santir, and was introduced into Europe by the Crusaders.

The modern santir of the Persians, almost identical with the German hackbrett, has a compass from according to F�tis.2 The Persians place its origin in the highest antiquity.

It was probably the predecessor of the Arab canon, which again is much the same as the santir.

L'âme ne peut se mouvoir, s'éveiller, ouvrir les yeux, sans santir Dieu.

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