An Illustrated Dictionary of Words used in Art and Archaeology / Explaining terms frequently used in works on architecture, arms, bronzes, Christian art, colour, costume, decoration, devices, emblems, heraldry, lace, personal ornaments, pottery, painting, sculpture, &c., with their derivations.

by John W. Mollett

Syrinx (O. E. 9th and 10th cent.). An instrument resembling Pandean pipes.

Syrinx, Gr. and R. (σῦριγξ). The pastoral pipe invented by Pan; it was called by the poets arundo and fistula. It was formed of seven hollow reeds of regulated lengths adjusted to form an octave.

Syrma, Gr. (σύρω, to sweep). A robe with a train worn on the stage by those actors who had to represent the parts of gods or heroes. Hence the word is poetically used for tragedy.

Systyle, Gr. and R. (σύστυλος). An arrangement in architecture, the intercolumniation of which is of the width of two diameters of the shaft, measured at its lower part, just above the apophyge; the distance between the plinths being exactly equal to the diameter of the plinths, as in the Parthenon at Athens.

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Fig. 642. Tabard.

Tabard, O. E. (Lat. colobium). A tunic with sleeves, worn over the armour by knights of the Tudor period, and blazoned on the sleeves, front, and back; it is the official costume of a herald; Chaucer’s ploughman wears a tabard, like the modern smock-frock. (See Coat armour.) Fig. [642].

Tabaret. A stout, satin-striped silk.

Tabbinet, O. E. Another name for Poplin.