harpsichord

[US]/ˈhɑːpsɪkɔːd/
[UK]/ˈhɑːrpsɪkɔːrd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard and producing sound by plucking strings with quills

Example Sentences

I can tune the harpsichord as well as play it.

baroque harpsichord pieces played on the decidedly inauthentic modern Steinway.

The larger zither family includes such instruments as the Aeolian harp, autoharp, cimbalom, dulcimer, koto, and even the clavichord, harpsichord, and piano.

She played the harpsichord beautifully during the concert.

The harpsichord was a popular instrument during the Baroque period.

He practiced the harpsichord for hours every day to improve his skills.

The harpsichordist performed a solo piece at the recital.

The harpsichord has a unique sound that differs from a piano.

She inherited a beautiful antique harpsichord from her grandmother.

The harpsichord music added a touch of elegance to the event.

He composed a concerto featuring the harpsichord as the main instrument.

The harpsichord player's nimble fingers danced across the keys.

The harpsichord was a precursor to the modern piano.

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