Assertion: harpsichord | /r/Synonym | manual
Facets:
value: in this version of the concerto
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: These keyboards are called "manuals" and they each control different strings, Now, the bottom keyboard can play the top keyboard, which is done by coupling the manauls together.
text: In this version of the concerto the harpsichord is a two-manual instrument allowing a more varied approach to the dynamics: the concertato violin is no longer instructed to play piano in combination with the harpsichord's solo work, while, on the other hand, the harpsichord has to shift to a softer register (i.e. other manual) where playing in a continuo role during tuttis.