clavichord
clavichord
Definition
clavi·chord (klav′i kôrd′)
noun
a stringed musical instrument with a keyboard, predecessor of the piano: horizontal strings, generally of equal length, are struck at various points from below by metal wedges (tangents) at the end of each key, producing soft tones with limited dynamics
Etymology: ME clavicord < ML clavicordium < L clavis, a key (see close) + chorda, chord
clavichord
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- make: Unfortunately there is no evidence of him making a clavichord.
- play: The phrase seemed to me to capture the intense and direct physical sensations which are such a key part of playing the Clavichord.
- fret: Both are versions of the small ' German ' fretted clavichord.
Adjective modifier
- Swedish: Research into the field of Swedish clavichords is only just beginning.
- fretted: If fretted clavichords were made at all, they were definitely'second best ' .
- modern: Indeed it would be very interesting to follow the evolution of the modern clavichord through the database.
- early: SQUARE PIANO The first pianos made in this country were in the oblong form of the earlier clavichord, and were made about 1770.
Modifies a noun
- maker: Clavichord makers tend to prefer fretted instruments because they often turn out to be more lively and exciting to play.
- music: In this case, tho, how to explain those pieces which are undoubtedly clavichord music, but which go below bottom C?
- revival: This led naturally to Richard Luckett ' s discussion of the literary echoes of the English clavichord revival.
- society: Many other countries now have clavichord societies; click here for a contact list.
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