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| pi·an·o [ pee ánnō ] |
noun (plural pi·an·os) |
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musical instrument with keyboard: a large musical instrument consisting of a keyboard fixed to a wooden case containing metal wires stretched across a frame. It is played by pressing the keys, each of which is attached to a small hammer that strikes one or more of the wires to sound a note.
See also grand pianoupright piano
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adjective |
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of or for piano: relating to or played on a piano
 a piano sonata
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| [Early 19th century. < Italian, shortening of pianoforte] |
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