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Definition of harpsichordist

harpsichordist

/ˈhɑːrp.sɪˌkɔːr.dɪst/
harp · si · chord · ist
Plural:harpsichordists
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harpsichordist Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A musician who plays the harpsichord, especially professionally or in performances of Renaissance and Baroque music.

Example

"The renowned harpsichordist performed a series of intricate keyboard sonatas by Domenico Scarlatti."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

harpoon
harpooner
harpsichord
harpsichordist
harpy
harried
harrier

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'harpsichord' plus the agent suffix '-ist'. The root 'harpsichord' entered English in the late 16th century via obsolete French 'harpechorde', from Italian 'arpicordo', combining 'arpa' (harp) and 'corda' (string).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Harpsichordist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/harpsichordist
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