What is another word for cembalo?

Pronunciation: [sˈɛmbəlˌə͡ʊ] (IPA)

Cembalo, also known as harpsichord, is a string musical instrument which resembles a grand piano. Its characteristic sound is produced by plucking a set of strings with quills or plectrums while pressing the keys. Due to its unique sound and historical importance, cembalo is commonly used in period music, as well as in contemporary music compositions. Synonyms for cembalo include harpsichord, clavecin, clavicembalo, and spinet. These terms are often used interchangeably to describe the same instrument. Despite minor variations in design, each of these instruments produces the signature sound of cembalo music.

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What are the hyponyms for Cembalo?

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Usage examples for Cembalo

Each singer made his own, which the maestro al cembalo accompanied with a few simple chords.
"Style in Singing"
W. E. Haslam
Solo per il cembalo in E flat major.
"Johann Sebastian Bach"
Johann Nikolaus Forkel and Charles Sanford Terry
3. cembalo oder Pianoforte?
"Johann Sebastian Bach"
Johann Nikolaus Forkel and Charles Sanford Terry

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