grand piano

/grænd piˌɑnoʊ/
/grænd piˈænəʊ/
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Other forms: grand pianos

Definitions of grand piano
  1. noun
    a piano with the strings on a horizontal harp-shaped frame; usually supported by three legs
    synonyms: grand
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    types:
    baby grand, baby grand piano, parlor grand, parlor grand piano, parlour grand, parlour grand piano
    a small grand piano
    concert grand, concert piano
    a grand piano suitable for concert performances
    type of:
    forte-piano, piano, pianoforte
    a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
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