harpsichord

harp·si·chord

noun \ˈhärp-si-ˌkȯrd\

Definition of HARPSICHORD

: a stringed instrument resembling a grand piano but usually having two keyboards and two or more strings for each note and producing tones by the plucking of strings with plectra

— harp·si·chord·ist \-ˌkȯr-dist\ noun

Origin of HARPSICHORD

modification of Italian arpicordo, from arpa harp + corda string

First Known Use: 1611

Rhymes with HARPSICHORD

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