ˈhärpsəˌkȯrd, ˈhȧpsəˌkȯ(ə)d noun
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Etymology: modification of Italian arpicordo, from arpi- (from arpa harp, from Late Latin harpa ) + -cordo (from corda cord, string, from Latin chorda cord) — more at harpa , cord
: a wire-stringed musical instrument resembling in shape the grand piano, usually having two keyboards with one to four strings for each key and seven stops or pedals, and producing its tones by the plucking of its strings with quills or leather points set in jacks operated from the keyboards and capable of gradation of tone only by alternating the stops or keyboards