harpsichord
noun/ˈhɑrpsɪˌkɔrd/
Frequency rank: #18,383 most common English word
Meaning
A keyboard instrument that produces sound by plucking strings with quills, commonly used in Baroque music.
Example sentence
The musician performed Bach's sonata on harpsichord during the concert.
Synonyms & related words
- clavichord
- virginal
- spinet
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