santurEtymologyBorrowed from Classical Persian سَنْتُور (santūr), of uncertain origin; sometimes suggested to be from Ancient Greek ψαλτήριον (psaltḗrion, “psaltery”).santur means A type of hammered dulcimer played in Persian music. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.nounA type of hammered dulcimer played in Persian music