Harpsichord
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| A '''harpsichord''' is a [[musical instrument]] played by means of a [[musical keyboard|keyboard]]. It produces sound by plucking a string when a [[key (instrument)|key]] is pressed. | A '''harpsichord''' is a [[musical instrument]] played by means of a [[musical keyboard|keyboard]]. It produces sound by plucking a string when a [[key (instrument)|key]] is pressed. | ||
| - | In the narrow sense, "harpsichord" designates only the large wing-shaped instruments in which the strings are perpendicular to the keyboard.{{Citation needed|date=June 2011}} In a broader sense, "harpsichord" designates the whole family of similar plucked keyboard instruments, including the smaller [[virginals]], [[Virginals#Muselars|muselar]], and [[spinet]]. | + | In the narrow sense, "harpsichord" designates only the large wing-shaped instruments in which the strings are perpendicular to the keyboard. In a broader sense, "harpsichord" designates the whole family of similar plucked keyboard instruments, including the smaller [[virginals]], [[Virginals#Muselars|muselar]], and [[spinet]]. |
| The harpsichord was widely used in [[Renaissance music|Renaissance]] and [[Baroque music|Baroque]] music. During the late 18th century it gradually disappeared from the musical scene with the rise of the [[piano]]. But in the 20th century it made a resurgence, used in [[historically informed performance]] of older music, in new (contemporary) compositions, and in popular culture. | The harpsichord was widely used in [[Renaissance music|Renaissance]] and [[Baroque music|Baroque]] music. During the late 18th century it gradually disappeared from the musical scene with the rise of the [[piano]]. But in the 20th century it made a resurgence, used in [[historically informed performance]] of older music, in new (contemporary) compositions, and in popular culture. | ||
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A harpsichord is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It produces sound by plucking a string when a key is pressed.
In the narrow sense, "harpsichord" designates only the large wing-shaped instruments in which the strings are perpendicular to the keyboard. In a broader sense, "harpsichord" designates the whole family of similar plucked keyboard instruments, including the smaller virginals, muselar, and spinet.
The harpsichord was widely used in Renaissance and Baroque music. During the late 18th century it gradually disappeared from the musical scene with the rise of the piano. But in the 20th century it made a resurgence, used in historically informed performance of older music, in new (contemporary) compositions, and in popular culture.
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