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Pronunciation : Pi*a"no
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [It., even, smooth, soft, fr. L. planus even, level.] (Mus.)
Definition : Defn: Soft; -- a direction to the performer to execute a certain passage softly, and with diminished volume of tone. (Abbrev. p.)
& adv.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Pi*an"o, Pi*an"o*for`te
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [It. piano soft (fr. L. planus even, smooth; see Plain, a.) + It. forte strong, fr. L. fortis (see Fort).] (Mus.)
Definition : Defn: A well-known musical instrument somewhat resembling the harpsichord, and consisting of a sreies 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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