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The document presents a detailed study of the acoustical behavior of a harpsichord modeled after 17th-century Flemish prototypes, utilizing both experimental and analytical techniques. It investigates the vibrational modes of the instrument's soundboard and enclosed air cavity, revealing that the soundboard has 36 vibrational modes within a frequency range of 0 to 600 Hz. The research concludes that both the resonance behavior of the soundboard and the air cavity significantly contribute to the tone quality of the harpsichord, resulting in a relatively uniform acoustic output across a wide frequency range.

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Begin by reviewing the introduction section, which provides an overview of the harpsichord's air and structural modes. Familiarize yourself with key terms such as 'vibrational modes' and 'soundboard'.
In the 'Air Modes' section, fill in any relevant data regarding the acoustic properties of the harpsichord. Use our platform’s text fields to input frequency values and mode shapes as indicated.
Proceed to the 'Structural Modes' section. Here, you can annotate specific observations about how different components like the soundboard and case interact during vibration. Utilize comment features for detailed notes.
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What are the characteristics of the harpsichord?

While many harpsichords have one string per note, more elaborate harpsichords can have two or more strings for each note. When there are multiple strings for each note, these additional strings are called choirs of strings. This provides two advantages: the ability to vary volume and ability to vary tonal quality.

Which characteristic of the harpsichord made it an instrument?

For more than two centuries the harpsichord was one of the most important keyboard instruments in European music. From the 16th through much of the 18th century, the harpsichord served as an accompanying or solo instrument. Most of the great baroque composers played or created music for the harpsichord.

Why are harpsichords not used anymore?

They stopped becoming popular as concert halls started to slowly shun modern and contemporary music in favor of older music: this happened alongside an increasing demand for historically accurate harpsichords instead of ones with contemporary design elements.

What is the timbre of a harpsichord?

In general, harpsichords tend to have a sort of twangy sound, on account of the plucked strings. They dont have much in the way of dynamic variation; although modern construction methods make them sturdier than in the past, the mechanisms are delicate and break easily when played with too much vigor.

What is the ideal humidity for a harpsichord?

Most harpsichords are happiest at a humidity between 50% and 70% and temperature ranging from 15C to 25C (59F to 77F). Standard museum conditions are a luxury: 50% humidity and 20C (68F). Learn a little about how the instrument works.

What are some interesting facts about the harpsichord?

As the other end of the key rises, it lifts a long strip of wood, called a jack, to which a plectrum is attached. The plectrum was originally a small, wedge-shaped piece of quill from a bird feather (in modern instruments the plectrums are made of plastic). As the plectrum rises, it plucks the key, creating the sound.

What are the features of the harpsichord?

Generally longer and narrower than a piano, the harpsichord commonly has a shape similar to a grand piano. The metal strings are sounded by plucking with a small piece of material called a plectrum which is held in a narrow slip of wood called a jack attached to the key mechanism.

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