ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Clavichord

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈklæv.ɪˌkɔːd/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Clavichord is a noun meaning (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.

Meaning

(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.

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Related Words

Related dictionary entries include tempered, clavicymbalum, clavicytherium, clarichord, clavicymbal, clavisymbalum.

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