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by Fuzzzy on July 18th, 2004

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What is a spinet?

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  • by Arpeggionator on December 18th, 2004

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    While "spinet" does indeed define one type of harpsichord, the term has more recently been primarily associated with pianos.
    Spinets are the smallest vertically-strung (upright) pianos, usually measuring 36 to 38 inches in height, and about 58 inches wide, with a "drop-action" rather than the "direct" actions found in the taller "console" and "studio" uprights. Spinet pianos, because of their smaller frames and soundboards, do not possess the richness and fullness of tone (sonority) found in their larger counterparts, nor the responsiveness of a "direct" action.

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