Definition: The word 'alcanet' means an instrument or device used for recording sound waves, typically to analyze musical instruments' performances or a particular song's melody. In Greek mythology, it was associated with Prometheus, who was given the power to create music in exchange for a task. This is known as the 'piano of Zeus.' The specific function and applications are not fully understood, but many suggest it may involve recording sounds from musical instruments or other recorded materials for analysis purposes.