forte-piano

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