clavichord
See also: Clavichord
English edit
Etymology edit
From German Klavichord, from Renaissance Latin clavichordium, from clāvis (“key”) + chorda (“cord, string”).
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
clavichord (plural clavichords)
- (music) An early keyboard instrument producing a soft sound by means of metal blades (called tangents) attached to the inner ends of the keys gently striking the strings.
- Synonym: manichord
Coordinate terms edit
- (instrument): harpsichord, piano, spinet
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early keyboard instrument
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See also edit
- clavichord on Wikipedia.Wikipedia