Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

spinet

noun

/ˈspɪnɪt/

Definition

A small keyboard instrument resembling a harpsichord, with strings that are plucked.

Examples

She learned to play the spinet when she was a child, developing her love for music early on.
The historic concert featured a spinet, adding a unique sound to the performance.

Meaning

The spinet is a type of musical instrument, often played in classical music, that produces sound by plucking the strings through the use of a keyboard.