/ Dictionary / Index C clavichord: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: clav•i•chord Pronunciation: (klav'i-kôrd"), [key] — n. an early keyboard instrument producing a soft sound by means of metal blades attached to the inner ends of the keys gently striking the strings. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: clavichord (Thesaurus) clavicembalo clavicle Related Content Daily Word Quiz: philtrum Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language