clavichord

noun
/ˈklæv.ɪˌkɔːd/UK/ˈklæv.ɪˌkɔɹd/US

Etymology

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

  1. derived from clavichordium
  2. borrowed from Klavichord

Definitions

  1. An early keyboard instrument producing a soft sound by means of metal blades (called…

    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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