'Spinet' definitions:
Definition of 'spinet'
(from WordNet)
noun
A small and compactly built upright piano
noun
Early model harpsichord with only one string per note
Definition of 'Spinet'
From: GCIDE
- Spinet \Spin"et\, n. [OF. espinete, F. ['e]pinette (cf. It. spinetta), fr. L. spina a thorn; -- so called because its quills resemble thorns. See Spine.] (Mus.) A keyed instrument of music resembling a harpsichord, but smaller, with one string of brass or steel wire to each note, sounded by means of leather or quill plectrums or jacks. It was formerly much used. [1913 Webster]
- Dumb spinet. (Mus.) See Manichordon. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Spinet'
From: GCIDE
- Spinet \Spi"net\, n. [L. spinetum. See Spinny.] A spinny. [Obs.] --B. Jonson. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'spinet'
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,
- harpsichord,
- Klavier,
- manichord,
- manichordon,
- melodion,
- melopiano,
- monochord,
- pair of virginals,
- parlor grand,
- pianette,
- pianino,
- piano,
- piano-violin,
- pianoforte,
- sostinente pianoforte,
- square piano,
- Steinway,
- upright,
- upright piano,
- violin piano,
- virginal