Baroque Music Terminology

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a musical instrument similar to a piano but with a smaller range and a softer sound

  • The clavichord is a historical keyboard instrument that was popular during the Baroque era.
  • I love the sound of the clavichord, it's so soothing and elegant.
  • Have you heard someone play the clavichord? It's pretty cool.
  • Her words danced on my ears like the delicate notes of a clavichord.

noun A musical instrument resembling a grand piano but with strings that are plucked by plectrums operated by keys.

  • The harpsichord is a historical keyboard instrument that was popular in the Baroque era.
  • I love the sound of a harpsichord in classical music.
  • Playing the harpsichord is like tickling the ivories, but with a twist.
  • Her fingers danced across the keys of the harpsichord, creating a beautiful melody.