Spinet: meaning, definitions and examples

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spinet

 

[ ˈspaɪnɪt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

musical instrument

A small upright piano or a vertical harpsichord having a single set of strings and a compact soundboard, typically housed in a boxlike cabinet.

Synonyms

upright piano, vertical harpsichord

Examples of usage

  • It was a challenge to move the heavy spinet up the stairs.
  • She played a beautiful melody on the spinet during the concert.
  • The spinet was a popular choice for home music rooms in the 18th century.
Context #2 | Noun

anatomy

A small bone in the vertebral column, typically fused with other bones.

Synonyms

vertebra

Examples of usage

  • The spinet is an important part of the human skeleton.
  • Injuries to the spinet can cause severe back pain.

Translations

Translations of the word "spinet" in other languages:

🇵🇹 espinha

🇮🇳 कशेरुका

🇩🇪 Dornfortsatz

🇮🇩 tulang belakang

🇺🇦 відросток

🇵🇱 wyrostek kolczysty

🇯🇵 脊柱

🇫🇷 épine

🇪🇸 apófisis espinosa

🇹🇷 omur

🇰🇷 가시돌기

🇸🇦 شوكة

🇨🇿 trnový výběžek

🇸🇰 trnový výbežok

🇨🇳 棘突

🇸🇮 trnasti izrastek

🇮🇸 hryggjarliður

🇰🇿 омыртқа өсіндісі

🇬🇪 ხერხემალი

🇦🇿 onurğa

🇲🇽 apófisis espinosa

Word origin

The word 'spinet' originated from the Italian word 'spinetta', a diminutive of 'spina' meaning 'thorn'. The name likely refers to the thin, pointed shape of the instrument. Spinets were popular in the Baroque period and were often used in homes for domestic music-making. Over time, the instrument evolved and became less common as larger pianos gained popularity.

See also: spineless.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,566, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.