semantron

Turkish - Turkish

Definition of semantron in Turkish Turkish dictionary

Bazı doğu kilselerinde, dindarları toplamak için, bir tokmakla vurulan ve çan yerini tutan asma tahta levha

English - English

Definition of semantron in English English dictionary

A percussion instrument used chiefly in Eastern Orthodox monasteries to summon the brethren to prayer or to lead processions

Etymology

() From Ancient Greek σήμαντρον (semantron, “a seal, signet, in MGr. a semantron”) σημαίνειν (semainein, “to show by a sign, signify, in MGr. strike a semantron”) σῆμα (sema, “mark, sign”).