Clavinet

//ˌklævɪˈnɛt// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An electrophonic keyboard instrument, an electronically amplified clavichord with a distinctive bright staccato sound.

Etymology

Blend of clavichord + clarinet.

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