Definition of Pianaforte
{ Pi*an"o (?), Pi*an"o*for`te (?), }
n. [It. piano soft (fr. L. planus
even, smooth; see Plain, a.) + It.
forte strong, fr. L. fortis (see Fort).]
(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.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- The musical instrument normally refered to as a piano.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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