clavichord
an early keyboard instrument producing a soft sound by means of metal blades attached to the inner ends of the keys gently striking the strings.
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Origin of clavichord
1Other words from clavichord
- clav·i·chord·ist, noun
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How to use clavichord in a sentence
Reischach led the newcomer to the clavichord in the panelled room, and the company gathered near the garden-door to listen.
A German Pompadour | Marie HayThere is a clavichord in the panelled room, and we will leave the garden door open in order to hear the music.
A German Pompadour | Marie HayFrom Austria the "clavichord" as it was usually called in those days (because it had "craves" or keys) went to Italy.
The Story of Mankind | Hendrik van LoonThe Italians called an instrument with a 'jack' action like the virginal by the name clavichord.
Shakespeare and Music | Edward W. NaylorThe clavichord followed in due course, and by a rapid process of development regals, organs, and virginals evolved.
Chats on Household Curios | Fred W. Burgess
British Dictionary definitions for clavichord
/ (ˈklævɪˌkɔːd) /
a keyboard instrument consisting of a number of thin wire strings struck from below by brass tangents. The instrument is noted for its delicate tones, since the tangents do not rebound from the string until the key is released
Origin of clavichord
1Derived forms of clavichord
- clavichordist, noun
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