Kanoon (Kanoun) is a lap-harp with approximately 72 strings, tuned in sets of three. It is plucked with finger-picks extended from each index finger held by a metal circular band. It is the predecessor to the harpsichord and piano. The kanoon is played by Armenians from Western Armenia (Historical Armenia).

Kanoon (Kanoun) is a lap-harp with approximately 72 strings, tuned in sets of three. It is plucked with finger-picks extended from each index finger held by a metal circular band. It is the predecessor to the harpsichord and piano. The kanoon is played by Armenians from Western Armenia (Historical Armenia).