piano
1 of 2adverb or adjective
Examples of piano in a Sentence
Lars Brandle, Billboard, 16 Apr. 2024
The music: Before the meal began, Bille Brahe asked Rosenbaum, another longtime friend, to give an impromptu piano concert in the canteen.
—Gisela Williams, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
The performance — presented by La Jolla Music Society — is the second event in the nonprofit arts organization’s nine-concert jazz piano mini-festival, which runs Wednesday through April 21.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2024
That power speaks succinctly to the piano and cello moment, with some additional effectiveness textured deliciously within Howard Ho’s sound design.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th St. Oct. 19 at 5 p.m. Chelsea Guo, soprano and piano; Joseph Parrish, baritone.
—Patrick Neas, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2024
The space: 3 bedrooms, 2 bath Capacity: 6 Notable amenities: Washer/dryer, piano, kitchen, rooftop, bbq grill.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2024
Taupin, leaning on John’s red piano, taking it all in as stoic, appreciative glances are exchanged.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Apr. 2024
Cummings recorded guitar and piano while Wilson contributed guitar, drums, banjo, and organ.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 5 Apr. 2024
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“Piano.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/piano. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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piano
1 of 2 adverb or adjective
piano
2 of 2 noun
Noun
from Italian piano "a keyboard musical instrument," a shortened form of pianoforte, from piano "soft" and forte "loud"; so called because, unlike earlier keyboard instruments, it could be played with varying degrees of loudness
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