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- [klav-i-kawrd]
- /ˈklæv ɪˌkɔrd/
- /ˈklæv.ɪ.kɔːd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [klav-i-kawrd]
- /ˈklæv ɪˌkɔrd/
Definitions of clavichord word
- variable noun clavichord A clavichord is a musical instrument rather like a small piano. When you press the keys, small pieces of metal come up and hit the strings. Clavichords were especially popular during the eighteenth century. 3
- noun clavichord a keyboard instrument consisting of a number of thin wire strings struck from below by brass tangents. The instrument is noted for its delicate tones, since the tangents do not rebound from the string until the key is released 3
- noun clavichord a stringed musical instrument with a keyboard, predecessor of the piano: horizontal strings, generally of equal length, are struck at various points from below by metal wedges (tangents) at the end of each key, producing soft tones with limited dynamics 3
- noun clavichord an early keyboard instrument producing a soft sound by means of metal blades attached to the inner ends of the keys gently striking the strings. 1
- noun clavichord A small, rectangular keyboard instrument producing a soft sound by means of metal blades attached to the ends of key levers that gently press the strings, popular from the early 15th to early 19th centuries. 1
- noun clavichord 17th-century keyboard instrument 1
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Origin of clavichord
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English < Medieval Latin clāvichordium, equivalent to Latin clāvi(s) key + chord(a) chord2 + -ium -ium
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Parts of speech for Clavichord
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clavichord popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
clavichord usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for clavichord
noun clavichord
- instrument — a mechanical tool or implement, especially one used for delicate or precision work: surgical instruments.
- keyboard — the row or set of keys on a piano, organ, or the like.
- player — Gary, born 1935, South African golfer.
- grand piano — a piano having the frame supported horizontally on three legs.
- clavier — any keyboard instrument
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