pi·ano·forte /piˈænəˌfort, ˈɑ, ˌfɔrt, ˌfɔrti; ˌænəˈfɔrti, ˌɑ-/
鋼琴
Pi·an·o Pi·an·o·for·te n. Mus. 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.
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.
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pianoforte
n : a stringed instrument that is played by depressing keys that
cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
[syn: piano, forte-piano]