clavichord

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A Clavinet looks like an electric keyboard, but it is an electro-mechanical string instrument originally developed for the performance of classical harpsichord and clavichord music.

From Salon • Nov. 12, 2022

Rodney, the protagonist of “Early Music,” purchases an antiquated clavichord that will financially ruin his family.

From New York Times • Oct. 3, 2017

Newsom expanded her own instrumentation to include the clavichord, harpsichord and Mellotron.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2015

His love of the clavichord was evident in his "Secret" series: Secret Mozart, Secret Bach and Secret Handel.

From The Guardian • Sep. 24, 2014

Fernanda's opposition lasted until the day when Meme broke down her resistance with the news that the Americans wanted to hear her play the clavichord.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez