Het keyboard



Example: Ik speel elke dag op het keyboard in mijn kamer.

Definition


"Het keyboard" refers to an electronic musical instrument with a set of keys similar to a piano, often capable of producing various sounds and effects. It is commonly used for playing music in different genres and can be connected to amplifiers or recording equipment.

Etymology


The word "het keyboard" in Dutch comes from the English word "keyboard," which itself originates from the combination of "key" (referring to the piano-like keys) and "board" (indicating a flat surface). Did you know? The term gained popularity with the rise of electronic instruments in the 20th century.

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"Het keyboard" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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