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A keyboard instrument, precursor of the piano. The strings are plucked by leather or quill points connected with the keys. In common use from the 16th to the 18th century and revived in the 20th.
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∙ 9y agoA harpsichord is a keyboard instrument. It was prominently used during the Baroque period prior to the invention of the piano. It belongs to the string-percussion section of instruments.
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What is the harpsie chord?
If you mean harpsichord, it's a musical instrument similar to a piano.
How do you use harpsichord in a sentence?
sentence of harpsichord
Was Handel's Capriccio written for harpsichord or piano?
Harpsichord
What has the author Frank Hubbard written?
Frank Hubbard has written: 'Harpsichord regulating and repairing' -- subject(s): Construction, Harpsichord 'Harpsichord Kits'
What country is the harpsichord from?
The harpsichord is originally from Italy and dates back to the 16th century.
Who played the harpsichord?
Johann Sebastian Bach played the harpsichord!!
How are dynamics and timbre controlled on a harpsichord?
You can't use dynamics or timbre on a harpsichord, but you can on a piano
What is a Cembalo?
harpsichord
What has the author Fernando Valenti written?
Fernando Valenti has written: 'The harpsichord' -- subject(s): Harpsichord
The harpsichord produces sound when?
A harpsichord produces a sound by plucking a string when a key is pressed down.
What was the harpsichord made out of?
the harpsichord comes from many countries in Europe like Italy for example.
What instrument replaced the harpsichord as the most dominant instrument of the?
The piano replaced the harpsichord as the most dominant instrument.
