Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
harpsichord
noun
/ˈhɑːr.pɪ.kɔːrd/
Definition
A stringed musical instrument that produces sound by plucking strings when keys are pressed.
Examples
- She learned to play the harpsichord at a young age.
- The harpsichord is often used in Baroque music performances.
Meaning
The harpsichord is a keyboard instrument that plays music through the mechanism of plucked strings, differing from modern pianos that strike strings with hammers.
Synonyms
- clavier
- keyboard instrument
