释义 |
spin·et \ˈspinə̇t\ noun (-s) Etymology: Italian spinetta, probably diminutive of spina thorn, from Latin; from the use of quills to pluck the strings — more at spine 1. : a small harpsichord having a single keyboard 2. a. : a compactly built upright piano of reduced height and usually reduced keyboard suitable for limited space b. : a small electronic organ |