Harpsichord This harpsichord is the work of two celebrated makers: originally constructed by Andreas Ruckers in Antwerp (1646), it was later remodeled and expanded by Pascal Taskin in …

Oct 6, 2025 · Harpsichord, keyboard musical instrument in which strings are set in vibration by plucking. It was one of the most important keyboard instruments in European music from the …

Kenneth Slowik, curator of the Musical Instrument Collection at National Museum of American History and artistic director of the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society, shows us how he …

Apr 21, 2025 · A harpsichord is a keyboard instrument that produces sound by plucking strings when keys are pressed. Unlike the modern piano, which strikes strings with hammers, the …

May 6, 2025 · Discover the harpsichord’s rich history and its central role in early music—from continuo accompaniment to solo brilliance—and how it continues to enchant audiences …

Jun 3, 2025 · The harpsichord is a stringed keyboard instrument that belongs to the family of plucked chordophones. Unlike the piano, which uses hammers to strike strings, the …

The harpsichord is a keyboard-based musical instrument known for its distinctive, bright, and resonant sound. Unlike the piano, where strings are struck by hammers, the harpsichord …

Jul 15, 2024 · The harpsichord is a fascinating instrument with a long history dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries. It is also considered one of the most beautiful sounding and looking …

The 14th century was a time in which advances in clockwork and other machinery were being made; hence the time may have been ripe for the invention of the harpsichord. The earliest …

Nov 25, 2025 · The harpsichord may look like a piano’s quirky cousin, but it has its own unique voice, history, and charm. Popular from the Renaissance through the Baroque era, the …