clavichord

clav·i·chord

noun \ˈkla-və-ˌkȯrd\

Definition of CLAVICHORD

: an early keyboard instrument having strings struck by tangents attached directly to the key ends

— clav·i·chord·ist \-ˌkȯr-dist\ noun

Origin of CLAVICHORD

Medieval Latin clavichordium, from Latin clavis key + chorda string — more at cord

First Known Use: 15th century

Rhymes with CLAVICHORD

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