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piano

Definitions of piano
  1. noun
    a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
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    types:
    piano à queue
    a piano with the strings on a horizontal harp-shaped frame; usually supported by three legs
    piano mécanique, pianola
    a mechanically operated piano that uses a roll of perforated paper to activate the keys
    piano droit
    a piano with a vertical sounding board
    demi-queue
    a small grand piano
    piano à queue
    a grand piano suitable for concert performances
    épinette
    a small and compactly built upright piano
    type of:
    instrument à percussion, percussions
    a musical instrument in which the sound is produced by one object striking another
    instrument à cordes
    a musical instrument in which taut strings provide the source of sound
  2. noun
    performance by or technique of a pianist
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    type of:
    représentation, spectacle
    a dramatic or musical entertainment
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