How to Pronounce Piano
Piano
p.iˈæ.n.oʊ
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Definition
A piano is a large musical instrument with black and white keys that you press to make music.
Examples
- She practices playing the piano every day after school.
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Common Word Combinations
| Phrase | Type | Stress Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| play the piano | collocation | play the PIa-no | She loves to play the piano every evening. |
| piano lesson | collocation | PIa-no LES-son | He has a piano lesson after school today. |
| piano teacher | collocation | PIa-no TEA-cher | Her piano teacher is very patient and kind. |
| tune the piano | collocation | tune the PIa-no | We need to tune the piano before the recital. |
Fun Fact
The word 'piano' is short for 'pianoforte,' which means 'soft-loud' in Italian, highlighting the instrument's ability to play notes at varying volumes, unlike its predecessors.
Word Family
noun
piano
A large musical instrument with black and white keys that you play by pressing the keys.
"She is learning to play the piano this year."
adjective
pianistic
Related to playing the piano or the style of piano playing.
"He has a very pianistic way of expressing the music."
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