noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A harpsichord.
2. 2
   a clavier with strings that are plucked by plectra mounted on pivots wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

pianobaby grandclavecinclavichordgrandharpsichord

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian cembalo, from Latin. Doublet of cymbal.

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