Spinet: meaning, definitions and examples
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spinet
[ ˈspaɪnɪt ]
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.
anatomy
A small bone in the vertebral column, typically fused with other bones.
Synonyms
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.