Meaning of piano in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Adverb

   piano

   Etymology

   Italian, literally ‘soft’

   Definitions

   1. used as a direction in music

   Examples

   • « to be played relatively softly »

   Antonyms

   • forte
   • loudly

2. Noun

   piano

   Etymology

   early 19th century: from Italian, abbreviation of pianoforte

   Definitions

   1. a stringed instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
3. 2. (music) low loudness

4. Qualitative Adjective

   piano

   Definitions

   1. used chiefly as a direction or description in music

   Examples

   • « the piano passages in the composition »

   Synonyms

   • pianissimo
   • pianissimo assai

   Antonyms

   • forte
   • loud