harpsichord
what it is
A harpsichord is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It produces sound by plucking a string when each key is pressed. The harpsichord was widely used in baroque music.
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What is harpsichord?
A harpsichord is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It produces sound by plucking a string when each key is pressed. The harpsichord was widely used in baroque music.
What are good harpsichord albums to start with?
Try PURCELL: Suites and Transcriptions for Harpsichord by Henry Purcell, Love by Foetus, RAMEAU: Harpsichord Suites / Nouvelles Suites by Jean-Philippe Rameau, and SEIXAS: Complete Works for Harpsichord, Vol. 1 by Carlos Seixas.
Who are some women making harpsichord?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/harpsichord/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making harpsichord, from mainstream to underground.
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