What does AULOS mean?

Aulos

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

• a musical instrument of ancient Greece, typically played in pairs by a single performer, with a double reed resembling that of an oboe.
• any of various ancient Greek wind instruments, typically played in pairs.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈɑləs/
• UK: /ˈɔːlɒs/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "aulos" comes from the ancient Greek word "aúlos", which means "tube" or "pipe". The aulos was a popular instrument in ancient Greece, often played at festivals and religious ceremonies. It was also used in theater productions to provide music and sound effects.

5. Synonyms:

• None found.

6. Related Words:

• aloud
• sault
• usual

7. Example Sentences:

• At the festival, the musician played the aulos with great skill and passion.
• The aulos was often used in ancient Greek theater to provide sound effects.