slovo | definícia |
harpsichord (encz) | harpsichord,cembalo |
Harpsichord (gcide) | Harpsichord \Harp"si*chord\ (-k[^o]rd), n. [OF. harpechorde, in
which the harpe is of German origin. See Harp, and
Chord.] (Mus.)
A harp-shaped instrument of music set horizontally on legs,
like the grand piano, with strings of wire, played by the
fingers, by means of keys provided with quills, instead of
hammers, for striking the strings. It is now superseded by
the piano.
[1913 Webster] |
harpsichord (wn) | harpsichord
n 1: a clavier with strings that are plucked by plectra mounted
on pivots [syn: harpsichord, cembalo] |
| podobné slovo | definícia |
harpsichordist (encz) | harpsichordist,cembalista n: Zdeněk Brož |
Harpsichord (gcide) | Harpsichord \Harp"si*chord\ (-k[^o]rd), n. [OF. harpechorde, in
which the harpe is of German origin. See Harp, and
Chord.] (Mus.)
A harp-shaped instrument of music set horizontally on legs,
like the grand piano, with strings of wire, played by the
fingers, by means of keys provided with quills, instead of
hammers, for striking the strings. It is now superseded by
the piano.
[1913 Webster] |
harpsichordist (gcide) | harpsichordist \harpsichordist\ n.
someone who plays the harpsichord.
[WordNet 1.5] |
harpsichordist (wn) | harpsichordist
n 1: someone who plays the harpsichord |
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