clavichord
noun
clav·i·chord
ˈkla-və-ˌkȯrd 
: an early keyboard instrument having strings struck by tangents attached directly to the key ends
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Writing half-baked verses about the divine powers of truth, beauty, gravity, and magnetism had become as fashionable as playing the clavichord.
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Frederick Kaufman, Harper's Magazine, 22 Apr. 2024
As cracking leaves and creaking doors giving way to plaintive clavichords, Jaar bleeds atmosphere and rhythm into an unholy playground for Harrington's piercing guitar work.
—Billboard Staff, Billboard, 26 Nov. 2019
Before logging miles on this afternoon hike, we are treated to a soothing musical performance on the clavichord, an instrument dating back to 14th century Japan whose gentle notes amplify the enchanting whisper of the forest.
—Chioma Nnadi, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2018
The group's timbre is sometimes altered by Wachsmann's subtle waves of electronics and Sandell's occasional use of clavichord and portative organ.
—Peter Margasak, Chicago Reader, 2 Feb. 2018
One may be 47 percent bassoon and 53 percent clavichord.
—Cade Metz, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2017
Later, this became the clavichord, then the harpsicord, then the pianoforte, which becomes the piano.
—National Geographic, 11 Dec. 2016
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Frederick Kaufman, Harper's Magazine, 22 Apr. 2024
As cracking leaves and creaking doors giving way to plaintive clavichords, Jaar bleeds atmosphere and rhythm into an unholy playground for Harrington's piercing guitar work.
—Billboard Staff, Billboard, 26 Nov. 2019
Before logging miles on this afternoon hike, we are treated to a soothing musical performance on the clavichord, an instrument dating back to 14th century Japan whose gentle notes amplify the enchanting whisper of the forest.
—Chioma Nnadi, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2018
The group's timbre is sometimes altered by Wachsmann's subtle waves of electronics and Sandell's occasional use of clavichord and portative organ.
—Peter Margasak, Chicago Reader, 2 Feb. 2018
One may be 47 percent bassoon and 53 percent clavichord.
—Cade Metz, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2017
Later, this became the clavichord, then the harpsicord, then the pianoforte, which becomes the piano.
—National Geographic, 11 Dec. 2016
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clavichord
noun
clav·i·chord
ˈklav-ə-ˌkȯ(ə)rd
: an early keyboard instrument in use before the piano
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