"clavicembalo" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: clavicembalos [plural], clavicembali [plural]
Etymology: From Italian clavicembalo. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|it|clavicembalo}} Italian clavicembalo Head templates: {{en-noun|s|clavicembali}} clavicembalo (plural clavicembalos or clavicembali)
  1. (music, now chiefly historical) A harpsichord. Tags: historical Categories (topical): Musical instruments
    Sense id: en-clavicembalo-en-noun-4Nszxg8e Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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