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clavichord

/kləˈvɪkɔrd/ noun · British & US
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What does clavichord mean?

noun

A stringed musical instrument with a mechanism for striking the strings with small metal blades, typically used in the 16th to 18th centuries.

Example

"The composer's use of the clavichord added a unique, intimate quality to the piece."

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