pianoforte

/piˌænəˈfɔrdi/

Other forms: pianofortes

Definitions of pianoforte

1. noun

   a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
   synonyms: forte-piano, piano

   types:

   grand, grand piano

   a piano with the strings on a horizontal harp-shaped frame; usually supported by three legs

   Pianola, mechanical piano, player piano

   a mechanically operated piano that uses a roll of perforated paper to activate the keys

   upright, upright piano

   a piano with a vertical sounding board

   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

   spinet

   a small and compactly built upright piano

   type of:

   keyboard instrument

   a musical instrument that is played by means of a keyboard

   percussion instrument, percussive instrument

   a musical instrument in which the sound is produced by one object striking another

   stringed instrument

   a musical instrument in which taut strings provide the source of sound