Simple Definition of clavichord

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clavichord

noun

plural clavichords
: a musical instrument that is similar to a piano and was played mostly in the past before the piano was invented

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“Clavichord.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/clavichord. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.

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