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Cronan (gender unknown)

(with) definite article: ?
plural: Cronans; (with) definite article: ?
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organ-point; Generic term for all pipes producing a fixed and continuous tone

Dos

Term defined by Conran as "two large and one smaller drones, tuned to the fundamental harmony of D".

Sources

Conran, Michael: The national music of Ireland, containing the history of the Irish bards, the national melodies, the harp, and other musical instruments of Erin [1846]. London & Manchester, 1850 (2), p.116.