Definitions for: Clavichord

[n] an early stringed instrument like a piano but with more delicate sound

Webster (1913) Definition: Clav"i*chord, n. [F. clavicorde, fr. L. clavis key
+ chorda string.] (Mus.)
A keyed stringed instrument, now superseded by the
pianoforte. See Clarichord.

See Also: stringed instrument