noun
- plural of clavichordist; musicians who play the clavichord, a keyboard instrument with strings struck by tangents
Usage: specialized musical term; refers to performers of early keyboard music, particularly from the Renaissance and Baroque periods
Examples
- The ensemble featured several accomplished clavichordists who specialized in early music.
- Medieval and Renaissance clavichordists developed sophisticated techniques for expressive playing.
- Many clavichordists today study historical performance practices to authentically interpret period compositions.
- The concert showcased three different clavichordists performing works by Bach and Scarlatti.
- Professional clavichordists often maintain and restore their own instruments due to their delicate construction.