harpsichord

Meanings

• noun

  A musical instrument with a sharp, clear sound, played by plucking the strings with quills. It has a rich, complex tone and was widely used in Europe from the 15th to the 18th centuries.

  - "The harpsichord was a popular instrument in the Baroque era."
  - "Bach composed many works for the harpsichord."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈhɑɹp.sɪˌkɔɹd/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with harpsichord
cord , horse , chord , lore

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Variants

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harpsichord , harpsichordist , harpsichordists , harpsichords

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'harpe discord', meaning 'discordant harp'. The name reflects the fact that the harpsichord's sound can be discordant when played poorly.

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Trivia

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1. The harpsichord was the first keyboard instrument to use a system of levers and pins to change the pitch of the strings.

2. The harpsichord was often used as a substitute for the human voice in Baroque music.

3. The harpsichord was also known as the 'pinned lyre' or the 'clavicytherium'.

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Related Concepts

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1. clavichord: A musical instrument similar to the harpsichord, but with a softer, more mellow sound. It was also widely used in the Baroque period.

2. piano: A musical instrument that replaced the harpsichord in the Classical period. It has a more powerful sound and can produce a greater range of dynamics.

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Culture

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The harpsichord was an essential instrument in the Baroque period, and many famous composers wrote music for it. It was often used as a continuo instrument to accompany vocal and instrumental music. The harpsichord was eventually replaced by the piano in the Classical period.

How to Memorize "harpsichord"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a grand, ornate harpsichord with its many keys and intricate design. Visualize the quills plucking the strings to produce the distinctive sound.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the harpsichord with the Baroque period and the music of Bach and other famous composers.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym HARP: Harpsichord, Accord, Ritornello, Partita. Each letter stands for a different musical term associated with the harpsichord.

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