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harpsichord

/hɑːrpˈsaɪkɔːrd/ noun · British & US
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What does harpsichord mean?

noun

A musical instrument with strings that are plucked by quills or plectra, typically having a keyboard or other manual for playing it.

Example

"The harpsichord was the primary instrument used in Baroque music."

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