CLAVICHORD


Meaning of CLAVICHORD in English

/ ˈklævɪkɔːd; NAmE -kɔːrd/ noun

an early type of musical instrument, like a piano with a very soft tone

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WORD ORIGIN

late Middle English : from medieval Latin clavichordium , from Latin clavis key + chorda string.

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