🔍 牛津詞典
🔍 朗文詞典
🔍 劍橋詞典
🔍 柯林斯詞典
🔍 麥美倫詞典
🔍 韋氏詞典 🎯

檢索以下詞典:
(Mr. Ng 不推薦使用 Google 翻譯!)
最近搜尋:
BNC: 0 COCA: 44466

clavichord

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
clavichord /ˈklævəˌkoɚd/ noun
plural clavichords
clavichord
/ˈklævəˌkoɚd/
noun
plural clavichords
Learner's definition of CLAVICHORD
[count]
: a musical instrument that is similar to a piano and was played mostly in the past before the piano was invented古钢琴
BNC: 0 COCA: 44466

clavichord

noun

clav·​i·​chord ˈkla-və-ˌkȯrd How to pronounce clavichord (audio)
: an early keyboard instrument having strings struck by tangents attached directly to the key ends
clavichordist noun

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web As cracking leaves and creaking doors giving way to plaintive clavichords, Jaar bleeds atmosphere and rhythm into an unholy playground for Harrington's piercing guitar work. Billboard Staff, Billboard, 26 Nov. 2019 Before logging miles on this afternoon hike, we are treated to a soothing musical performance on the clavichord, an instrument dating back to 14th century Japan whose gentle notes amplify the enchanting whisper of the forest. Chioma Nnadi, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2018 The group's timbre is sometimes altered by Wachsmann's subtle waves of electronics and Sandell's occasional use of clavichord and portative organ. Peter Margasak, Chicago Reader, 2 Feb. 2018 One may be 47 percent bassoon and 53 percent clavichord. Cade Metz, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2017 Later, this became the clavichord, then the harpsicord, then the pianoforte, which becomes the piano. National Geographic, 11 Dec. 2016

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin clavichordium, from Latin clavis key + chorda string — more at cord

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of clavichord was in the 15th century
BNC: 0 COCA: 44466

👨🏻‍🏫 Mr. Ng 韋氏詞典 📚 – mw.mister5️⃣.net
切換為繁體中文
Site Uptime