CLAVICHORD


Meaning of CLAVICHORD in English

[ 'klavɪkɔ:d ]

■ noun a small, rectangular keyboard instrument with a soft tone.

Origin

ME: from med. L. ~ium , from L. clavis 'key' + chorda 'string'.

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