Piano — Defs

01 a. & adv. Soft; -- a direction to the performer to execute a certain passage softly, and with diminished volume of tone. (Abbrev. p.)

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Soft; -- a direction to the performer to execute a certain passage softly, and with diminished volume of tone. (Abbrev. p.)(Mus.)

02 n. A well-known musical instrument somewhat resembling the harpsichord, and consisting of a series of wires of graduated length, thickness, an…

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A well-known musical instrument somewhat resembling the harpsichord, and consisting of a series of wires of graduated length, thickness, and tension, struck by hammers moved by keys.(Mus.)

Phrases & compounds

Dumb piano — See Digitorium.

Grand piano — See under Grand.

Square piano — one with a horizontal frame and an oblong case.

Upright piano — one with an upright frame and vertical wires.