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Clavichord

Clavichord Meaning & Definition
Clavichord Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Clavichord?

[n] an early stringed instrument like a piano but with more delicate sound

Synonyms | Synonyms for Clavichord:

Related Terms | Find terms related to Clavichord: baby grand | cembalo | clarichord | clavicembalo | clavicittern | clavicymbal | clavicytherium | clavier | concert grand | cottage piano | couched harp | dulcimer harpsichord | grand | grand piano | hammer dulcimer | harmonichord | harpsichord | Klavier | manichord | manichordon | melodion | melopiano | monochord | pair of virginals | parlor grand | pianette | pianino | piano | pianoforte | piano-violin | sostinente pianoforte | spinet | square piano | Steinway | upright | upright piano | violin piano | virginal

See Also | stringed instrument

Clavichord In Webster's Dictionary

\Clav"i*chord\, n. [F. clavicorde, fr. L. clavis key + chorda string.] (Mus.) A keyed stringed instrument, now superseded by the pianoforte. See {Clarichord}.

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