'Harpsichord' definitions:
Definition of 'harpsichord'
From: WordNet
noun
A clavier with strings that are plucked by plectra mounted on pivots [syn: harpsichord, cembalo]
Definition of 'Harpsichord'
From: GCIDE
- Harpsichord \Harp"si*chord\ (-k[^o]rd), n. [OF. harpechorde, in which the harpe is of German origin. See Harp, and Chord.] (Mus.) A harp-shaped instrument of music set horizontally on legs, like the grand piano, with strings of wire, played by the fingers, by means of keys provided with quills, instead of hammers, for striking the strings. It is now superseded by the piano. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'harpsichord'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- baby grand,
- cembalo,
- clarichord,
- clavicembalo,
- clavichord,
- clavicittern,
- clavicymbal,
- clavicytherium,
- clavier,
- concert grand,
- cottage piano,
- couched harp,
- dulcimer harpsichord,
- grand,
- grand piano,
- hammer dulcimer,
- harmonichord,
- Klavier,
- manichord,
- manichordon,
- melodion,
- melopiano,
- monochord,
- pair of virginals,
- parlor grand,
- pianette,
- pianino,
- piano,
- piano-violin,
- pianoforte,
- sostinente pianoforte,
- spinet,
- square piano,
- Steinway,
- upright,
- upright piano,
- violin piano,
- virginal