The harpsichord generates sound by plucking strings when keys are depressed, in contrast to the piano which strikes them.

pianos with stops to produce a harpsichord effect. For example, the Italian word 'cembalo' is a shortened form of 'clavicembalo' which means 'harpsichord'; but when Mozart writes 'cembalo' in a ...

The harpsichord was plucked and its volume did not depend on the pressure used to play the keys. The introduction of the piano allowed more dynamic expression.

In this case, the harpsichord is one of the unmistakable stars of the concert. At first glance, the instrument looks similar to a piano, but instead of deploying a hammer that strikes a string to ...