Semantron

Origin

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

Noun

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

Related terms

• sematic

Anagrams

• ornaments