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spinet
[ spin-it ]
noun
- a small upright piano.
- a small, square piano.
- any of various small harpsichords.
- Also called spinet organ. a small electric organ.
spinet
/ ˈspɪnɪt; spɪˈnɛt /
noun
- a small type of harpsichord having one manual
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of spinet1
Example Sentences
Although the previous owner of the spinet piano in Diamond Park has not come forward, the Bernal Heights incident might tease a possible explanation for the appearance of the mysterious instrument.
The instrument commonly called the "piano" by the way, was originally called a "pianoforte" because it could play dynamics, unlike earlier popular keyboard instruments like the harpsichord and spinet.
It was a mahogany spinet, and it was shiny and beautiful.
Instruments fill the rooms, including a wooden spinet gifted to Verdi to practise on as a child, while concerts are a regular occurrence.
At his house, Henry’s office held a spinet piano, a rack of acoustic guitars, a turntable, vintage ribbon microphones and assorted CDs and LPs.
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