Another keyboard instrument - harpsichord - Piano History (Part 3)
Another keyboard instrument - harpsichord - most likely was invented in Italy in the XV century.
In this case, the string are picked with feathers or pieces of skin (like the picks). In addition, harpsichord’s keys and strings are parallel in position, like a modern grand piano, not perpendicular, as the clavichord and the modern piano. Sound of harpsichord - quite weak, do not seem to be suitable for performance of music in large halls. Harpsichord is typically used for accompaniment …
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