harpsichordist

Variant of harpsichord

harpsichord definition

harp·si·chord (härp′si kôrd′)

noun

a stringed musical instrument with a keyboard, often with two manuals: the strings are plucked by points of leather or quill when the keys are pressed, producing short, abrupt tones

Etymology: obs. Fr harpechorde or It arpicordo < arpa (LL harpa < Gmc *harpa: see harp) + corda (see cord); -s- is intrusive

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