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Clavicymbalum
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a historical keyboard instrument similar to a dulcimer, known for its plucked strings and bright sound, used in medieval and Renaissance music
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
singular
not gender specific
Plural form
clavicymbalums
What is a "clavicymbalum"?
A clavicymbalum is an early keyboard instrument with a set of strings that are struck by hammers when the keys are pressed. The instrument features a keyboard layout where each key controls a hammer that hits a string to produce sound. The clavicymbalum is known for its bright, resonant tone and was used in the 16th and 17th centuries. It offers a unique sound and was popular in European music for its distinctive, clear tone and expressive capabilities.
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