n. a stringed musical instrument with a keyboard; often with two manuals; the strings are plucked by points of leather or quill when the keys are pressed; producing short; abrupt tones
The keys of a harpsichord move small devices that pluck the strings.
The keys of a harpsichord move small devices that pluck the strings.
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