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clavichord

/ˈklæv.ɪˌkɔɹd/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.65 in modern English

Syllables
clavi-chord
IPA
/ˈklæv.ɪˌkɔɹd/
21
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An early keyboard instrument producing a soft sound by means of metal blades (called tangents) attached to the inner ends of the keys gently striking the strings.

Etymology

From German Klavichord, from Renaissance Latin clavichordium, from clāvis (“key”) + chorda (“cord, string”).

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: Klavichord, clavichordium, *(s)kleh₂w-

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈklæv.ɪˌkɔɹd/
  • British English: /ˈklæv.ɪˌkɔːd/

Inflected Forms

clavichords (plural)

Derived Forms

clavichordist clavinet

Frequently Paired Words

harpsichord piano spinet

Synonyms

manichord

Questions

How do you pronounce clavichord?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈklæv.ɪˌkɔɹd/.
What does clavichord mean?
An early keyboard instrument producing a soft sound by means of metal blades (called tangents) attached to the inner ends of the keys gently striking the strings.
Where does clavichord come from?
It is traced to German.

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