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clav·i·chord
 clavichord
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- pronunciation:
- klae
vih
chord
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition: |
an early soft-toned keyboard instrument, recognized as the forerunner of the piano, with strings that are struck by metal wedges attached to the end of each key.
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| derivation: |
clavichordist (n.) |
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