Clavichord

 

Clavichord

 

Medieval Musicians

Medieval Musicians

 

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Clavichord

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Definition and Description of the Clavichord
Definition and description of the Clavichord: The Clavichord can be described as an early stringed instrument like a piano but with more delicate sound.

Family of Instruments: The Clavichord belongs to the family of String instruments.

The Clavichord

The Clavichord

History of the Clavichord
The history of the Clavichord. As the Greek modes formed the basis for the musical system of the church, so the Greek monochord is the type from which the monks evolved what they called the clavichord. The monochord has a movable bridge, therefore some time is lost in adjusting it in order to get the different tones. To obviate this inconvenience, a number of strings were placed side by side, and a mechanism inserted which, by pressing a key (clavis), would move the bridge to the point at which the string must divide to give the note indicated by the key. This made it possible to use one string for several different notes, and explains why the clavichord or clavicembalo needed comparatively few strings. This instrument became obsolete toward the end of the eighteenth century.

Medieval Music - Clavichord
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Medieval Music - Clavichord

  • Read books from a history book club or watch the History Channel DVDs on Medieval Times
  • Music in Medieval Times
  • Musical Instruments
  • Definition of Clavichord
  • Medival Music and Instruments
  • Type of Instrument
  • History, facts and information

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