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spinet
This instrument is characterized by its compact size and the specific mechanical action of plucking strings, which creates a bright, metallic timbre. It is often associated with domestic music-making in the 17th and 18th centuries, serving as a more accessible and space-efficient alternative to the full-sized harpsichord.
In modern contexts, the term is occasionally used to describe small upright pianos, though the historical plucked version remains the primary referent in classical musicology. It evokes an atmosphere of intimacy and historical elegance, typically appearing in descriptions of period dramas or early music ensembles.
Meanings
Examples
The antique spinet sat in the corner of the drawing room.
The museum displays a rare seventeenth century spinet.
Could you help me move this spinet to the other wall?
The sound of the spinet echoed through the stone hallway.
He spent hours practicing his scales on the small spinet.
This spinet is much more compact than a full harpsichord.