Definitions for: Spinet


[n] early model harpsichord with only one string per note
[n] small and compactly built upright piano



Webster (1913) Definition: Spin"et, n. [OF. espinete, F. ['e]pinette (cf. It.
spinetta), fr. L. spina a thorn; -- so called because its
quills resemble thorns. See Spine.] (Mus.)
A keyed instrument of music resembling a harpsichord, but
smaller, with one string of brass or steel wire to each note,
sounded by means of leather or quill plectrums or jacks. It
was formerly much used.

Dumb spinet. (Mus.) See Manichordon.


Spi"net, n. [L. spinetum. See Spinny.]
A spinny. [Obs.] --B. Jonson.

See Also: cembalo, harpsichord, upright, upright piano

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