What is another word for harpsichords?
Pronunciation: [hˈɑːpsɪkˌɔːdz] (IPA) 
Harpsichords, sometimes referred to as harpsichord, are an old traditional keyboard instrument. They produce sounds that resemble the piano, but the tone differs significantly. Some of the synonyms for the word harpsichords are clavicembalo, cembalo, clavecin, and spinet. The term clavicembalo is an Italian word that translates to "key harp," while cembalo, a German word, is equivalent to "harpsichord." Clavecin is a French word for harpsichord, while the term spinet is a smaller variation of the instrument. These synonyms share a common theme of being wire-stringed keyboard instruments, but their specific characteristics make them unique. Harpsichords were commonly used in Baroque music and are still used in contemporary classical music today.
