What is the ancient Canaanite and biblical musical instrument, resembling an asymmetric lyre with strings stretched over a wooden frame, depicted on ancient Bar Kokhba coinage and celebrated as a national cultural emblem?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The Kinnor
- Step 1: The kinnor is an ancient Levantine stringed lyre (often translated as harp in English versions of the Bible, famously played by King David).
- Step 2: Archaeology confirms its shape from depictions on Megiddo ivories and Bar Kokhba bronze coins, where its curved soundbox and yoke arms are distinctly represented.
Answer
The Kinnor.
Why not the others: The Shofar is a ritual musical horn made from a ram's horn; the Halil is an ancient reed pipe or flute; the Tof is a handheld frame drum or tambourine.
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