CLAVICHORDS

Noun

clavichords

plural of clavichord

Source: Wiktionary


CLAVICHORD

Clav"i*chord, n. Etym: [F. clavicorde, fr. L. clavis key + chorda string.] (Mus.)

Definition: A keyed stringed instrument, now superseded by the pianoforte. See Clarichord.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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