PIANO | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Piano

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

late 18th century: either from French, or an abbreviation of pianoforte; Italian piano is not attested until later in this sense.

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: pɪˈanəʊ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a large keyboard musical instrument with a wooden case enclosing a soundboard and metal strings, which are struck by hammers when the keys are depressed. The strings' vibration is stopped by dampers when the keys are released and can be regulated for length and volume by two or three pedals.

Short Definition:

large keyboard musical instrument with wooden case enclosing soundboard and metal strings, which are struck by hammers when keys are depressed

Word: Piano

Speech Type: Adjective

Word: Piano

Speech Type: Adverb

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