clavicithern

/klævɪˈsaɪθərn/

Definitions

1. noun

A stringed musical instrument with a keyboard and set of pedals, played by pressing the keys and operating the pedals to produce different sounds.

“The clavicithern was an early precursor to the modern piano, used in many Baroque compositions.”

Synonyms

  • harpsichord
  • spinet

Antonyms

  • silent instrument
  • unmusical