~ 1 [ pɪ'anəʊ ]
■ noun ( plural ~s ) a large keyboard musical instrument with a wooden case enclosing a soundboard and metal strings, which are struck by hammers when the keys are depressed.
Derivatives
pianist noun
Origin
C19: from Ital., abbrev. of ~forte .
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~ 2 [ 'pjα:nəʊ ]
■ adverb & adjective Music soft or softly.
Origin
Ital., lit. 'soft'.