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StringedKeyboardInstrument

A supporting term for the messages.

A keyboard Instrument with strings.

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Parents	Keyboard	Any instrument primarily distinguished by its use of the Western musical keyboard.
Instances	Clavichord	European stringed keyboard instrument used from medieval times through the Classical period. The strings are struck with small metal blades called tangents. The instrument is rather quiet, and because of this, was historically used as a practice instrument and compositional aid.
	Clavinet	Electrically amplified clavichord invented by Ernst Zacharias and manufactured by Hohner from the 1960s to the early 1980s. Pressing the keys causes small rubber pads to perform a 'hammer on' on the steel strings, the vibrations of which are transmitted by electro-magnetic pick-ups to an amplifier. The Clavinet can be heard in many major funk and R&B recordings, such as Stevie Wonder's 'Superstition' and War's 'Low Rider'.
	Harpsichord	Keyboard instrument used in Europe from the 1500s to the 1800s. The keys control plectrums which pluck the strings. It is particularly associated with Baroque music. Compared to later keyboard instruments such as the fortepiano, which strike rather than pluck strings, it lacks dynamic range.
	Spinet	Smaller harpsichord with strings set at an angle of about 30 degrees to the keyboard, going to the right. Like all harpsichords, the keys control plectrums which pluck the strings to produce sound.
	Virginals	Smaller, simpler harpsichord, with strings set parallel to the keyboard. Like all harpsichords, the keys control plectrums which pluck the strings to produce sound.

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