ravalement
Definition:
“Ravalement” refers to the French tradition of refurbishing Flemish harpsichords:
Pronunciation: ra-val-mawn'
Common Misspellings: revalement
“Ravalement” refers to the French tradition of refurbishing Flemish harpsichords:
- Grand Ravalement: Flemish (mostly Ruckers) harpsichords were taken apart and rebuilt with new cases, soundboards, and keyboards. Manuals were added to single-manual instruments, and range was increased from four to five octaves.
- Petit Ravalement: Manuals and strings were modified to increase range, and choirs were added; little to no body work was done.
Pronunciation: ra-val-mawn'
Common Misspellings: revalement
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