clavichord
/ˈklæv.ɪˌkɔːd/US/ˈklæv.ɪˌkɔɹd/
clavichord noun: an early keyboard instrument producing a soft sound by means of metal blades (called tangents) attached to the inner ends of the keys gently striking the strings.
Noun
clavichord (plural clavichords)
clavichord meaning in Tamil and Tagalog
clavichord in Tamil
- இசைப்பெட்டியின் முன்னோடி, இசைக்கருவி வகை
clavichord in Tagalog
- early keyboard instrument
- klabikordyo
Synonyms of clavichord
Forms of clavichord
| plural | clavichords |
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Origin of clavichord
From German Klavichord, from Renaissance Latin clavichordium, from clāvis (“key”) + chorda (“cord, string”).
Words formed from clavichord
Questions about clavichord
- What does clavichord mean?
- Clavichord means an early keyboard instrument producing a soft sound by means of metal blades (called tangents) attached to the inner ends of the keys gently striking the strings.
- What is clavichord in Tamil?
- Clavichord in Tamil is இசைப்பெட்டியின் முன்னோடி, இசைக்கருவி வகை. See Clavichord meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is clavichord?
- Clavichord is a noun.
- How do you pronounce clavichord?
- Clavichord is pronounced /ˈklæv.ɪˌkɔːd/ (UK).
- What is the plural of clavichord?
- The plural of clavichord is clavichords.
Words near clavichord in the dictionary
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