clavichordist
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9.9
- noun
- /ˈklævɪˌkɔrdɪst/
- As a skilled clavichordist, she performed baroque music beautifully on her antique instrument.
Examples
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The clavichordist performed beautifully at the concert.
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Many clavichordists are reviving interest in historical music.
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The talented clavichordist captivated the audience with a delicate performance of early music.
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Many clavichordists also study the harpsichord and other historical instruments.
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As a dedicated clavichordist, she spends hours practicing Baroque pieces every week.
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Many clavichordists gather annually to share their passion for this unique keyboard instrument.
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The clavichordist demonstrated his talent by playing a sonata that captivated the audience.
How Skilled
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Surface Forms
Morphology
clavichordist = clavichord (transparent) = clavichord + ist
Clear agentive formation: the noun 'clavichord' + agentive suffix '-ist' yields 'player of the clavichord', which is directly predictable.
Etymology
Clavichordist comes from the instrument clavichord, which joins clavi- 'key' and chord 'string'—the same basic ideas you see in keyboard and the music word chord. So a clavichordist is literally a player of the 'key-string' instrument, which explains why the word means someone who plays the clavichord.