spinet

/ˈspɪnɪt/
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Definitions of spinet
  1. noun
    a small and compactly built upright piano
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    type of:
    upright, upright piano
    a piano with a vertical sounding board
  2. noun
    early model harpsichord with only one string per note
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    type of:
    cembalo, harpsichord
    a clavier with strings that are plucked by plectra mounted on pivots
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