player piano

/ˌpleɪər piˌɑnoʊ/
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Definitions of player piano
  1. noun
    a mechanically operated piano that uses a roll of perforated paper to activate the keys
    synonyms: Pianola, mechanical piano
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    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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