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forte-piano

DEFINITIONS OF: forte-piano

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n a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds

Synonyms:
piano, pianoforte
Types:
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grand, grand piano
a piano with the strings on a horizontal harp-shaped frame; usually supported by three legs
Pianola, mechanical piano, player piano
a mechanically operated piano that uses a roll of perforated paper to activate the keys
upright, upright piano
a piano with a vertical sounding board
baby grand, baby grand piano, parlor grand, parlor grand piano, parlour grand, parlour grand piano
a small grand piano
concert grand, concert piano
a grand piano suitable for concert performances
spinet
a small and compactly built upright piano
Type of:
keyboard instrument
a musical instrument that is played by means of a keyboard
percussion instrument, percussive instrument
a musical instrument in which the sound is produced by one object striking another
stringed instrument
a musical instrument in which taut strings provide the source of sound
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