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clavichord [Brit ˈklavɪkɔːd, Am ˈklævəˌkɔrd] N

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The clavichord was an early acoustic keyboard instrument that used a mechanical hammer to fret a string for each key. en.wikipedia.org

At the same time, the fortepiano began to eclipse the harpsichord and clavichord as the keyboard instrument of choice. en.wikipedia.org

Other instrument kits were also made available, including a spinet harpsichord and a clavichord. en.wikipedia.org

Until the first half of the 20th century, the clavichord was the only keyboard instrument on which finger vibrato was possible. en.wikipedia.org

It is speculated that this was a clavichord or harpsichord. en.wikipedia.org

Clothier's musical abilities ranged beyond playing the piano: he constructed a clavichord and a bentside spinet and played both. en.wikipedia.org

Finally, he was among the first major keyboard composers in history and the first to focus equally on both harpsichord/clavichord and organ. en.wikipedia.org

She added harpsichord, harmonium, and clavichord to her keyboard repertoire, and also included such anomalies as a gospel choir, bagpipes, church bells, and drum programming. en.wikipedia.org

A musical instrument, formerly in use, in form of a spinet; -- called also manichord and clavichord. en.wikipedia.org

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