The difference between Clavichord and Spinet

When used as nouns, clavichord means 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, whereas spinet means a short, compact harpsichord or piano.


check bellow for the other definitions of Clavichord and Spinet

  1. Clavichord as a noun (musical instruments):

    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.

  1. Spinet as a noun (musical instruments):

    A short, compact harpsichord or piano.

  1. Spinet as a noun (obsolete):

    A spinney.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Ben Jonson"

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