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clavicembalo

clav·i·cem·ba·lo
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [klav-i-chem-buh-loh]
    • /ˌklæv ɪˈtʃɛm bəˌloʊ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [klav-i-chem-buh-loh]
    • /ˌklæv ɪˈtʃɛm bəˌloʊ/

Definition of clavicembalo word

  • noun plural clavicembalo a harpsichord. 1

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Origin of clavicembalo

First appearance:

before 1730
One of the 48% newest English words
1730-40; < Italian < Medieval Latin clāvicymbalum, equivalent to Latin clāvi(s) key + cymbalum cymbal

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Parts of speech for Clavicembalo

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

clavicembalo popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

clavicembalo usage trend in Literature

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