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The harpsichord belongs to the string instrument family, specifically classified as a plucked string instrument. Unlike the piano, where strings are struck by hammers, the harpsichord produces sound by plucking the strings with quills when keys are pressed. This unique mechanism gives it a distinct, bright tone. Harpsichords were widely used during the Renaissance and Baroque periods in Western Classical Music.

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