Piano /(?)/

Pi·a·no

Piano

a. & adv.
  1. Soft; -- a direction to the performer to execute a certain passage softly, and with diminished volume of tone. (Abbrev. p.) (Mus.)

Piano

n.
  1. A well-known musical instrument somewhat resembling the harpsichord, and consisting of a series of wires of graduated length, thickness, and tension, struck by hammers moved by keys. (Mus.)

Phrases & Compounds
Dumb piano
See Digitorium.
Grand piano
See under Grand.
Square piano
one with a horizontal frame and an oblong case.
Upright piano
one with an upright frame and vertical wires.