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What does harpsichord mean?

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Noun
  1. (music) A musical instrument with a keyboard that produces sound through a mechanical process. When the performer presses a key, a corresponding plectrum plucks a tuned string. The harpsichord originated in late medieval Europe and is one of the most important instruments used to perform Baroque music.
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I casually plucked a few strings on the harp then strolled over to the harpsichord.
They also transcribed music for the instrument from many sources, most notably the harpsichord, violin and piano.
Performing works for transverse flute and harpsichord were the young Messrs.
Utilizing the harpsichord, the keyboardist gives the song a medieval feel that's very nice to listen to.
The dozen instrumentalists are busy with recorder, flute, viols, theorbo, harpsichord and organ.
Eight violins, two violas, two cellos, one double bass, and a harpsichord are used on this recording.

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