Piano: meaning, definitions and examples

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piano

 

[ piˈanəʊ ]

Context #1 | Noun

musical instrument

A piano is a large musical instrument with a row of black and white keys that are pressed to play notes. It produces sound by striking strings with hammers.

Synonyms

grand piano, keyboard, upright piano

Examples of usage

  • The pianist played a beautiful melody on the piano.
  • She practiced for hours every day to improve her piano skills.

Translations

Translations of the word "piano" in other languages:

🇵🇹 piano

🇮🇳 पियानो

🇩🇪 Klavier

🇮🇩 piano

🇺🇦 піано

🇵🇱 fortepian

🇯🇵 ピアノ

🇫🇷 piano

🇪🇸 piano

🇹🇷 piyano

🇰🇷 피아노

🇸🇦 بيانو

🇨🇿 piano

🇸🇰 piano

🇨🇳 钢琴

🇸🇮 piano

🇮🇸 píanó

🇰🇿 пиано

🇬🇪 პიანინო

🇦🇿 piano

🇲🇽 piano

Etymology

The piano, also known as the pianoforte, is a musical instrument classified as a keyboard instrument. It was invented around the year 1700 by Bartolomeo Cristofori in Italy. The piano has gone through various developments and improvements over the centuries, becoming one of the most popular and versatile musical instruments in the world.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,205 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.