Meaning of HARPSICHORD
| Pronunciation: | | 'hârpsi`kord
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| | Definition: | | [n] a clavier with strings that are plucked by plectra mounted on pivots |
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| | Synonyms: | | cembalo |
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| | See Also: | | clavier, Klavier, pair of virginals, spinet, virginal | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Harp"si*chord\, n. [OF. harpechorde, in which the
harpe is of German origin. See {Harp}, and {Chord}.] (Mus.)
A harp-shaped instrument of music set horizontally on legs,
like the grand piano, with strings of wire, played by the
fingers, by means of keys provided with quills, instead of
hammers, for striking the strings. It is now superseded by
the piano.
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| | Related Terms: | | baby grand, cembalo, clarichord, clavicembalo, clavichord, clavicittern, clavicymbal, clavicytherium, clavier, concert grand, cottage piano, couched harp, dulcimer harpsichord, grand, grand piano, hammer dulcimer, harmonichord, 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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