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Harpsichord

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Noun

1. cembalo, harpsichord

a clavier with strings that are plucked by plectra mounted on pivots

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Harpsichord

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noun
a horizontally strung stringed keyboard instrument, triangular in shape, consisting usually of two manuals controlling various sets of strings plucked by pivoted plectrums mounted on jacks. Some harpsichords have a pedal keyboard and stops by which the tone colour may be varied

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Harpsichord

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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
see also clavichord

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Harpsichord

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n.
A keyboard instrument whose strings are plucked by means of quills or plectrums.

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