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spinet

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun spinet has 2 senses
  1. spinet - small and compactly built upright piano
    --1 is a kind of
    upright, upright piano
  2. spinet - early model harpsichord with only one string per note
    --2 is a kind of
    harpsichord, cembalo

Definitions from the Web

Spinet

Definition:

A spinet is a small, compact, and upright musical instrument resembling a piano that gained popularity during the 17th to the 19th centuries. It has a shorter keyboard and fewer keys compared to a regular piano.

Sample Sentences:

1. She practiced her piece on the spinet before performing it on the grand piano.

2. The spinet's delicate sound filled the room as the musician played a soothing melody.

3. In the antique store, she found a beautifully restored spinet that had been owned by a famous composer.

4. The spinet's compact size made it ideal for smaller living spaces or apartments.

5. They purchased a spinet for their daughter to start her piano lessons, as it was a suitable instrument for beginners.

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