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piano

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /piˈænoʊ/ · UK /piˈænəʊ/

piano means: A large musical instrument with black and white keys that you press to make sounds.

noun

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTA1

A large musical instrument with black and white keys that you press to make sounds.

  • She plays the piano.
  • We bought a small piano for our living room.
  • Did you take piano lessons as a child?

Similar words: pianoforte

Common phrases: play the piano, piano lessons, grand piano, piano keys

adverb

PLAY SOFTLYC1

With a soft, quiet sound when playing or singing music.

  • Play this section piano.
  • The choir sang piano throughout the opening verse.
  • Begin piano, then gradually increase the volume.

Similar words: softly, quietly

Opposites: forte

Common phrases: play piano, sing piano, begin piano

Questions about piano

What does piano mean?

A large musical instrument with black and white keys that you press to make sounds.

What is piano in other languages?

Türkçe: piyano · Español: piano · Français: piano · Deutsch: Klavier · Italiano: pianoforte · 日本語: ピアノ

How do you pronounce piano?

In American English /piˈænoʊ/; in British English /piˈænəʊ/.

How do you use piano in a sentence?

She plays the piano. We bought a small piano for our living room.

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