clavichord

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English

A clavichord

Etymology

From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] German Klavichord, from (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Lua error in Module:parameters at line 95: Parameter 1 should be a valid language code; the value "RL." is not valid. See WT:LOL. clavichordium, from clāvis (“key”) + chorda (“cord, string”).

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Pronunciation

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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.

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