clavichord

clavichord
Synonyms and related words:
Klavier, Steinway, baby grand, cembalo, clarichord, clavicembalo, clavicittern, clavicymbal, clavicytherium, clavier, concert grand, cottage piano, couched harp, dulcimer harpsichord, grand, grand piano, hammer dulcimer, harmonichord, harpsichord, manichord, manichordon, melodion, melopiano, monochord, pair of virginals, parlor grand, pianette, pianino, piano, piano-violin, pianoforte, sostinente pianoforte, spinet, square piano, upright, upright piano, violin piano, virginal

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  • Clavichord — 1977 clavichord by Keith Hill, Op. 44 (Op. 28 reworked) Keyboard instrument Hornbostel–Sachs classification 314.122 4 8 (Simple chordophone with keyboard sounded by tangents) …   Wikipedia

  • Clavichord — engl.: clavichord, it.: clavicordo Klassifikation Chordophon Tasteninstrument Tonumfang 2 1/2 Oktaven (ausgehendes Mi …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Clavichord — Clav i*chord, n. [F. clavicorde, fr. L. clavis key + chorda string.] (Mus.) A keyed stringed instrument, now superseded by the pianoforte. See {Clarichord}. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • clavichord — mid 15c., from M.L. clavicordium, from L. clavis a key (see SLOT (Cf. slot) (2)) + chorda a string (see CORD (Cf. cord)) …   Etymology dictionary

  • clavichord — (clavichordo) m DEFINICIJA v. klavikord …   Hrvatski jezični portal

  • clavichord — ► NOUN ▪ a small, rectangular keyboard instrument with a soft tone. ORIGIN from Latin clavis key + chorda string …   English terms dictionary

  • clavichord — [klav′i kôrd΄] n. [ME clavicord < ML clavicordium < L clavis, a key (see CLOSE2) + chorda,CHORD1] a stringed musical instrument with a keyboard, predecessor of the piano: horizontal strings, generally of equal length, are struck at various… …   English World dictionary

  • clavichord — UK [ˈklævɪˌkɔː(r)d] / US [ˈklævɪˌkɔrd] noun [countable] Word forms clavichord : singular clavichord plural clavichords a musical instrument similar to a piano that was used especially in the 18th century …   English dictionary

  • clavichord — Clarichord Clar i*chord, n. [F. clatocorde, fr.L. clarus clear + chorda string. See {Chord}.] A musical instrument, formerly in use, in form of a spinet; called also {manichord} and {clavichord}. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • clavichord — clavichordist, n. /klav i kawrd /, n. an early keyboard instrument producing a soft sound by means of metal blades attached to the inner ends of the keys gently striking the strings. [1425 75; late ME < ML clavichordium, equiv. to L clavi(s) key… …   Universalium

  • Clavichord — An invisible muscle on the thigh. Originated from The Catcher in the Rye. My clavichord hurts, don t sit on my lap …   Dictionary of american slang

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