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Pianoforte

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.

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Grand 76% connected

Of large size or extent; great; extensive; hence, relatively great; greatest; chief; principal; as, a grand mountain; a grand army; a grand mistake.

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Upright 76% connected

In an erect position or posture; perpendicular; vertical, or nearly vertical; pointing upward; as, an upright tree.

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Pianist 74% connected

A performer, esp. a skilled performer, on the piano.

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Pianist 74% connected

A performer, esp. a skilled performer, on the piano.

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Clavier 70% connected

The keyboard of an organ, pianoforte, or harmonium.

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Keyboard 70% connected

The whole arrangement, or one range, of the keys of an organ, typewriter, etc.

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Piano 92% connected

Soft; -- a direction to the performer to execute a certain passage softly, and with diminished volume of tone. (Abbrev. p.)

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