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Virginals

Scope note

Small harpsichords, usually rectangular in shape, with one keyboard and with the strings running at right angles to the keys.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300041684

Broader Terms used

harpsichords

Narrower Terms used

muselars

Equivalent Terms used

virginal

Created

13yrs ago

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