Associations to the word «Harpsichord»

Wiktionary

HARPSICHORD, noun. (musici) A musical instrument that produces sound by plucking the strings with a plectrum through a mechanical process when the performer presses on a key on a piano-like keyboard, originating in Middle Ages Europe.

Dictionary definition

HARPSICHORD, noun. A clavier with strings that are plucked by plectra mounted on pivots.

Wise words

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.
Charles de Gaulle