Meaning

1 senses
  1. A harpsichord.

More definitions
  • a clavier with strings that are plucked by plectra mounted on pivots

Origin

Borrowed from Italian cembalo, from Latin. Doublet of cymbal.

Borrowed from Italian cembalo, from Latin. Doublet of cymbal.

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Forms

plural: cembalos / cembali
Singularcembalo
Pluralcembalos / cembali

regular

Synonyms

2 synonyms
Close in meaning
  • a clavier with strings that are plucked by plectra mounted on pivots:harpsichord

See also

neighbours in the dictionary
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