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Definition of Clavichord

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.
Clavichord
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 A keyed stringed instrument, now superseded by the pianoforte.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.

Meaning of Clavichord from wikipedia

- The clavichord is a stringed rectangular keyboard instrument that was used largely in the Late Middle Ages, through the Renaissance, Baroque and classical...
- The clavichord is a keyboard instrument. From the 16th century through the 18th century, this instrument was excellently suited to serve as a practice...
- firmly established. Particularly in the 18th century, the harpsichord, the clavichord, and the early piano competed, and the same piece might be pla**** on more...
- trembling; [ˈbeːbʊŋ]) is a type of vibrato executed on the clavichord. When a clavichord key is pressed, a small metal tangent strikes a string and remains...
- Woman Playing the Clavichord or The Clavichord Player (French - La Joueuse de clavicorde) is a 1645-1650 oil on canvas painting by Bernardo Cavallino....
- Cornett Sackbut Serpent Natural horn Slide trumpet Natural trumpet Horn Clavichord Harpsichord Regal Virginal Ottavino Organ Drum Timpani Cymbals B**** drum...
- A cat organ (German: Katzenorgel, French: Orgue à chats), also called cat piano (German: Katzenklavier, French: piano à chats), is a hypothetical musical...
- The Clavinet is an electric clavichord invented by Ernst Zacharias and manufactured by the Hohner company of Trossingen, West Germany, from 1964 to 1982...
- sensibility to Björk's live performances and recordings, adding harpsichord, clavichord, regal, and positive organ accompaniments to her music. His harpsichord...
- and 120 cm (3.9 ft) high. Basically, it was a chordophone not unlike a clavichord—in other words, the strings were struck, not plucked. The suspension and...