clavichord

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

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.

/ˈklæv.ɪˌkɔːd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-clavichord.wav /ˈklæv.ɪˌkɔɹd/

clavichord clavichords

From German Klavichord, from Renaissance Latin clavichordium, from clāvis (“key”) + chorda (“cord, string”).

manichord

clavichordist clavinet

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