oval spinet (late 17th century oval harpsichord)

~ String instrument

Description

More accurately a virginals, its strings were arranged in a pattern creating an oval shape, allowing for a stronger, more compact configuration. 2 examples survive today.

Relationships

invented by:Bartolomeo Cristofori di Francesco (from 1690 until 1693)
type of:harpsichord
virginal
related instruments:spinettone (extralong spinet with deep bass register)
picture:https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:OvalSpinetByChinneryAndSchwartz.jpg [info]
Wikidata:Q7113218 [info]