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clavichord

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clav·i·chord  (klv-kôrd)
n.
An early keyboard instrument with a soft sound produced by small brass wedges striking horizontal strings.
[Middle English clavicord, from Medieval Latin clvichordium : Latin clvis, key + Latin chorda, string; see cord.]
clavi·chordist n.
clavichord
Noun
an early keyboard instrument with a very soft tone [Latin clavis key + chorda string]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.clavichordclavichord - an early stringed instrument like a piano but with more delicate sound
keyboard instrument - a musical instrument that is played by means of a keyboard
stringed instrument - a musical instrument in which taut strings provide the source of sound


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The young people, at the countess' instigation, gathered round the clavichord and harp.
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