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    Clavecin (en. Harpsichord)

    /klav.sɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A keyboard musical instrument, whose strings are plucked.
    The harpsichord was very popular in the 18th century.
    Le clavecin était très populaire au XVIIIe siècle.
    Playing technique used on a harpsichord.
    He took harpsichord lessons to improve his technique.
    Il a suivi des cours de clavecin pour améliorer sa technique.
    Musical work written for harpsichord.
    This sonata for harpsichord is magnificent.
    Cette sonate pour clavecin est magnifique.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'clavicembalum'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to play the harpsichord
    To practice or perform music on this instrument.
    jouer du clavecin
    harpsichordist
    Musician specialized in playing the harpsichord.
    claveciniste
    sound on the harpsichord
    The characteristic sound produced by this instrument.
    son en clavecin

    Related Words

    baroque music
    Style of music that widely used the harpsichord.
    musique baroque
    keyboard instrument
    Category to which the harpsichord belongs.
    instrument à clavier
    plucked strings
    Type of sound production mechanism of the harpsichord.
    cordes pincées

    Slang Meanings

    Instrument of the era
    The harpsichord is great for playing old pieces.
    Le clavecin, c'est top pour jouer des vieux morceaux.
    Artistic challenge
    I decided to take up the harpsichord as a challenge.
    J'ai décidé de me lancer dans le clavecin pour relever un défi.