Kilo Lingo

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masculine

/ˈpjano/

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Translation

piano

Word origin

Shortened from Italian pianoforte, literally 'soft-loud', from Latin planus ('flat, even') and fortis ('strong'). The name captures the instrument's ability to play both soft and loud.

Origin
Italian
Root
pianoforte
English cognates
plain, plane

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralpianos

Examples

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My daughter is learning to play the piano on Saturdays.

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There was an old grand piano in the living room.

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Do you know how to play any song on the piano?

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The sound of the piano filled the whole house.

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We bought a new piano for the music school.

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