The earliest known reference dates to 1397
sentence of harpsichord
When was the Pianoforte created?The pianoforte or piano was born in 1709 when Bartolomeo Cristofori built the pianoforte, a keyboard instrument that possessed the ability to control dynamics not possible with the harpsichord. The piano was based on the hundreds of years work done on the harpsichord, including using the same soundboard, bridge, and keyboard devices. A harpsichord maker himself, Cristofori obviously benefited from this knowledge.
Harpsichord
Frank Hubbard has written: 'Harpsichord regulating and repairing' -- subject(s): Construction, Harpsichord 'Harpsichord Kits'
The harpsichord is originally from Italy and dates back to the 16th century.
Johann Sebastian Bach played the harpsichord!!
You can't use dynamics or timbre on a harpsichord, but you can on a piano
harpsichord
A harpsichord produces a sound by plucking a string when a key is pressed down.
Fernando Valenti has written: 'The harpsichord' -- subject(s): Harpsichord
the harpsichord comes from many countries in Europe like Italy for example.
The piano replaced the harpsichord as the most dominant instrument.