Harpsichord

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈhɑː(ɹ)p.sɪ.kɔː(ɹ)d/
• US IPA: /ˈhɑɹp.sɪˌkɔɹd/

Origin

From French harpechorde, from Modern Latin harpicordium, from harpa ("harp") + corda ("string").

Full definition of harpsichord

Noun

1. (musici) An instrument with a piano-like keyboard, which produces sound by plucking the strings

Derived terms

• harpsichordist