piano
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(adverb) used as a direction in music; to be played relatively softly |
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Synonyms: softly |
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Antonyms: forte |
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| 2. |
(adjective) used chiefly as a direction or description in music; "the piano passages in the composition" |
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Synonyms: soft |
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Antonyms: forte |
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(noun) a stringed instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds |
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Synonyms: forte-piano, pianoforte |
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Related Words: Pianola, grand, grand piano, mechanical piano, percussion instrument, percussive instrument, player piano, stringed instrument, upright, upright piano |
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| 4. |
(noun) (music) low loudness |
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Synonyms: pianissimo |
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Related Words: softness |
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