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- [hahrp-si-kawrd]
- /ˈhɑrp sɪˌkɔrd/
- /ˈhɑːp.sɪ.kɔːd/
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- [hahrp-si-kawrd]
- /ˈhɑrp sɪˌkɔrd/
Definitions of harpsichord word
- noun harpsichord a keyboard instrument, precursor of the piano, in which the strings are plucked by leather or quill points connected with the keys, in common use from the 16th to the 18th century, and revived in the 20th. 1
- noun harpsichord A keyboard instrument with horizontal strings that run perpendicular to the keyboard in a long tapering case and are plucked by points of quill, leather, or plastic operated by depressing the keys . It is used chiefly in European classical music of the 16th to 18th centuries. 1
- noun harpsichord music: early keyboard 1
- variable noun harpsichord A harpsichord is an old-fashioned musical instrument rather like a small piano. When you press the keys, the strings are pulled, rather than being hit by hammers as in a piano. 0
- noun harpsichord a horizontally strung stringed keyboard instrument, triangular in shape, consisting usually of two manuals controlling various sets of strings plucked by pivoted plectrums mounted on jacks. Some harpsichords have a pedal keyboard and stops by which the tone colour may be varied 0
- noun harpsichord a stringed musical instrument with a keyboard, often with two manuals: the strings are plucked by points of leather or quill when the keys are pressed, producing short, abrupt tones 0
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Origin of harpsichord
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1605-15, harpsichord is from the New Latin word harpichordium (with intrusive -s- of obscure origin). See harp, -i-, chord1
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Parts of speech for Harpsichord
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harpsichord popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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