Meaning of CLAVICHORD
| Pronunciation: | | 'klavu`kord
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[n] an early stringed instrument like a piano but with more delicate sound |
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CLAVICHORD is a 10 letter word that starts with C. |
| | See Also: | | stringed instrument | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \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A keyed stringed instrument, now superseded by the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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| | Related Terms: | | 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 |
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