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clavichord

/klav-i-kawrd/US // ˈklæv ɪˌkɔrd //UK // (ˈklævɪˌkɔːd) //

克拉维柯琴,克拉维科德,克拉维柯,克拉维科德琴

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : an early keyboard instrument producing a soft sound by means of metal blades attached to the inner ends of the keys gently striking the strings.

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Examples

  • Reischach led the newcomer to the clavichord in the panelled room, and the company gathered near the garden-door to listen.

  • There is a clavichord in the panelled room, and we will leave the garden door open in order to hear the music.

  • From Austria the "clavichord" as it was usually called in those days (because it had "craves" or keys) went to Italy.

  • The Italians called an instrument with a 'jack' action like the virginal by the name clavichord.

  • The clavichord followed in due course, and by a rapid process of development regals, organs, and virginals evolved.