Английский Этимологический словарь - clavichord
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Clavichord
clavichord
- 1457, from M.L. clavicordium, from L. clavis "a key" + chorda "a string" (see cord).
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2.
(clavichords) A clavichord is a musical instrument rather like a small piano. When you press the keys, small pieces of metal come up and hit the strings. Clavichords were especially popular during the eighteenth century. N-VAR: oft the N ...Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary
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noun Etymology: Medieval Latin ~ium, from Latin clavis key + chorda string — more at cord Date: 15th century an early keyboard instrument having strings struck by tangents attached directly to the key ends • ~ist noun ...Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary
4.
n. a small keyboard instrument with a very soft tone. Etymology: ME f. med.L clavichordium f. L clavis key, chorda string: see CHORD(2) ...Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference
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