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Vinony

clavichord

noun

  1. musical instrument
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈklæv.ɪˌkɔːd/ / /ˈklæv.ɪˌkɔɹd/

noun

Etymology: From German Klavichord, from Renaissance Latin clavichordium, from clāvis (“key”) + chorda (“cord, string”).

  1. An early keyboard instrument producing a soft sound by means of metal blades (called tangents) attached to the inner ends of the keys gently striking the strings.