harp´si|chord´ist

harp´si|chord´ist
harp|si|chord «HAHRP suh krd», noun.
a stringed musical instrument like a piano, used especially from about 1550 to 1750 and again played extensively at present. It has a weak and tinkling sound because the strings are plucked by leather or quill points instead of being struck by hammers.
[alteration of obsolete French harpechorde < harpe (see etym. under harp (Cf.harp)) + chorde string of a musical instrument]
harp´si|chord´ist, noun.

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