Definition of manichord. Meaning of manichord. Synonyms of manichord

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Definition of manichord

manichord
Clarichord Clar"i*chord, n. [F. clatocorde, fr.L. clarus clear + chorda string. See Chord.] A musical instrument, formerly in use, in form of a spinet; -- called also manichord and clavichord.
Manichord
Manichord Man"i*chord, Manichordon Man`i*chor"don, [L. monochordon, Gr. ?; -- so called because it orig. had only one string. See Monochord.] (Mus.) The clavichord or clarichord; -- called also dumb spinet.

Meaning of manichord from wikipedia

- The clavichord is a stringed rectangular keyboard instrument that was used largely in the Late Middle Ages, through the Renaissance, Baroque and classical...
- clavichord. In German, Spinett and Querflügel are used. A dumb spinet is a manichord or "clavichord or clarichord", according to the 1913 edition of Webster's...