clavichord

See also: Clavichord

English

A clavichord

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈklæv.ɪˌkɔːd/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈklæv.ɪˌkɔɹd/

Noun

clavichord (plural clavichords)

  1. (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

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