clavicittern

/klævɪˈsɪtərn/

Definitions

1. noun

A stringed musical instrument with a keyboard and a set of sympathetic strings that amplify the sound of the plucked strings, typically used in Baroque music.

“The harpsichordist played the clavicittern beautifully during the Baroque music concert.”

Synonyms

  • harpsichord
  • spinett

Antonyms

  • electronic keyboard
  • piano