Spinet

/ˈspɪnɪt/

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Other forms: spinets

Definitions of spinet

noun
a small and compactly built upright piano

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type of:
upright, upright piano
a piano with a vertical sounding board
noun
early model harpsichord with only one string per note

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type of:
cembalo, harpsichord
a clavier with strings that are plucked by plectra mounted on pivots

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