Clavichord

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈklæv.ɪˌkɔːd/
• US IPA: /ˈklæv.ɪˌkɔɹd/

Origin

From German Klavichord, from Renaissance Latin clavichordium, from clāvis ("key") + chorda ("chord, string").

Full definition of clavichord

Noun

1. (musici) 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

Coordinate terms

• (instrument) harpsichord, piano, spinet

Derived terms

• clavichordist
• clavinet