What Does Clavicytherium Mean?

A clavicytherium is a harpsichord in which the soundboard and strings are mounted vertically facing the player. The primary purpose of making a harpsichord vertical is the same as in the later upright piano, namely to save floor space.

How to say clavicytherium?

noun, plural clav·i·cy·the·ri·a [klav-uh-sahy-theer-ee-uh].

What does the German word Clavier mean?

1 : the keyboard of a musical instrument. 2 [German Klavier, from French clavier] : an early keyboard instrument.

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