First Known Use: 1611
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harpsichord
noun harp·si·chord \ˈhärp-si-ˌkȯrd\
: a musical instrument that is similar to a piano but with strings that are plucked rather than struck
Full 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
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Origin of HARPSICHORD
modification of Italian arpicordo, from arpa harp + corda string
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harpsichord
noun harp·si·chord \ˈhärp-si-ˌkȯrd\
Definition of HARPSICHORD for Kids
: a keyboard instrument similar to a piano with strings that are plucked
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