Syrinx

Syrinx

In classical mythology, Syrinx (Greek Συριγξ) was a nymph and a follower of Artemis, known for her chastity. Pursued by the amorous Greek god Pan, she ran to the river's edge and asked for assistance from the river nymphs. In answer, she was transformed into hollow water reeds that made a haunting sound when the god's frustrated breath blew across them. Pan cut the reeds to fashion the first set of pan pipes, which were thence forth known as "syrinx". (Ovid, "Metamorphoses" [http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/cgi-bin/ptext?lookup=Ov.+Met.+1.650 1.689ff] ) The word "syringe" was derived from this word.

Syrinx in art

The pre-Raphaelite artist, Arthur Hacker (September 25, 1858 – November 12, 1919), depicted Syrinx in his 1892 portrait. This painting in oil on canvas is currently on display in Manchester Art Gallery.

An animated short, produced by the National Film Board of Canada and Animated by famed artist Ryan Larkin, depicts the mythological "Syrinx" being pursued by Pan.

Syrinx in classical music

Claude Debussy wrote "Syrinx (La Flute De Pan)" based on Pan's sadness over losing his love. This piece was the first unaccompanied flute solo of the 20th century, and remains a very popular addition to the modern flutist's repertoire. It was used as incidental music in the play Psyché by Gabriel Mourey.

Danish composer Carl Nielsen composed "Pan and Syrinx" (Pan og Syrinx), Op. 49, FS 87.

French composer Yvonne Desportes composed "6 Dances pour Syrinx" - for guitar and flute.

Syrinx in popular culture

*The Canadian rock band Rush wrote "The Temples of Syrinx", part of their twenty-minute epic track, "2112". The lyrics of this movement depict a dystopian society where the Priests of the Temples oppose music and advocate the destruction of musical instruments. Rush also makes references to computers inside "The Temples of Syrinx" in their song "2112".

*In the song "10001110101" by Clutch, The Temples of Syrinx are said to be "having the bake sale of the year", probably referring to Rush's "2112".

*Novelist Samuel R. Delany features an instrument called a "sensory syrinx" (a sound, scent, and hologram projector) in his science-fiction novel "Nova".

*Syrinx is the name of one of the central characters in The Night's Dawn Trilogy by Peter F Hamilton.

*Syrinx was also the name of a Canadian band whose song 'Tillicum' was used as the theme song for the television series "Here Come The Seventies".

*Syrinx is the name of the great metropolis in science-fiction novel "Achaja" by Andrzej Ziemiański.


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  • syrinx — [ sirɛ̃ks ] n. f. ou rare m. • 1752; gr. surigx « tuyau » 1 ♦ Flûte de Pan. « Syrinx », de Cl. Debussy. 2 ♦ Zool. Larynx inférieur des oiseaux. ● syrinx nom féminin (latin syrinx, ingis, du grec surigks, iggos) Nom donné par les Grecs anciens à… …   Encyclopédie Universelle

  • Syrinx — puede referirse a: Syrinx, una pieza para flauta solista de Claude Debussy. (3360) Syrinx, un asteroide. Syrinx, un grupo musical canadiense. Syrinx, un cortometraje de animación de Ryan Larkin. Syrinx aruanus, un molusco. Syrinx y siringa vienen …   Wikipedia Español

  • syrinx — c.1600, the instrument itself known from 14c. in English, from L.L. syrinx, from Gk. syrinx shepherd s pipe. Used of vocal organs of birds from 1872 …   Etymology dictionary

  • syrinx — s. v. nai. Trimis de siveco, 13.09.2007. Sursa: Sinonime  SÝRINX s.n. v. sirinx. Trimis de LauraGellner, 13.09.2007. Sursa: DN …   Dicționar Român

  • Syrinx — {{Syrinx}} Eine Nymphe*, die, von Pan* verfolgt, in flüsterndes Schilf verwandelt wurde. Der Gott fügte Schilfrohre unterschiedlicher Länge zur Panflöte oder Syrinx zusammen; so konnte er sich doch mit der Schönen »unterhalten« (Ovid,… …   Who's who in der antiken Mythologie

  • Syrinx — Syr inx, n.; pl. {Syringes}. [NL., from Gr. ? a pipe.] 1. (Mus.) A wind instrument made of reeds tied together; called also {pandean pipes}. [1913 Webster] 2. (Anat.) The lower larynx in birds. [1913 Webster] Note: In birds there are two laringes …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Syrinx [1] — Syrinx (gr.), 1) (Panflöte), Pfeife, Flöte, bes. der Hirten; sie war erfunden von Pan (s. o.) u. bestand aus sieben Röhren, welche von verschiedener Größe u. mit Wachs an einander gefügt waren; später wurde die Zahl der Röhren vermehrt u. diese… …   Pierer's Universal-Lexikon

  • Syrinx [2] — Syrinx, Naiade, Tochter des Flußgottes Ladon, floh vor den Liebesanträgen des Pan u. wurde in Schilfrohr verwandelt, woraus die Panflöte gemacht wurde …   Pierer's Universal-Lexikon

  • Syrinx [1] — Syrinx, im griech. Mythus eine arkadische Nymphe, Tochter des Flußgottes Ladon, ward, von Pau verfolgt, in Schilfrohr verwandelt. Pan schnitt davon Röhrchen in abnehmender Länge und bildete daraus die S. genannte Pfeife (s. Panflöte) …   Meyers Großes Konversations-Lexikon

  • Syrinx [2] — Syrinx (anat.), s. Kehlkopf, S. 806, und Stimme, S. 41 …   Meyers Großes Konversations-Lexikon

  • Syrinx — Syrinx, nach der griech. Sage eine arkadische Nymphe, wurde von Pan verfolgt, in Schilfrohr verwandelt, aus dem sich Pan eine Pfeife schnitt; daher Hirtenpfeife …   Kleines Konversations-Lexikon

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