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It's an alternate term for pedal harpsichord, an instrument that has a pedal keyboard like an organ's.
See for example the great 1960's album "Bach on the Pedal Harpsichord" by E. Power Biggs (Columbia Records)
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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
The harpsichord produces sound when?
A harpsichord produces a sound by plucking a string when a key is pressed down.
What has the author Fernando Valenti written?
Fernando Valenti has written: 'The harpsichord' -- subject(s): Harpsichord
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.
Which keyboard instrument has strings that are plucked instead of struck when the keys are pressed?
A harpsichord was the keyboard instrument before piano fortes, the modern piano. Unlike a piano, where hammars hit the strings, a harpsichord's strings were plucked by quills, or "jacks." Harpsichords were used by Bach and other composers of that time period.
