-ˌlō noun
( plural cemba·li -(ˌ)lē ; or cembalos )
Etymology: Italian, clavichord, tambourine, from Latin cymbalum cymbal — more at cymbal
1. : dulcimer 1
2.
[short for clavicembalo ]
: harpsichord
3. : the manual as distinguished from the pedal part of early organ music
4. : the continuo part of a concerto