piano

/pɪˈænə‍ʊ/

/piˈænə/, /piˈænoʊ/

Piano

a musical instrument played by pressing the black and white keys on the keyboard

(music) low loudness

synonyms : pianissimo

piano

(used chiefly as a direction or description in music) soft; in a quiet, subdued tone

synonyms : soft

antonyms : forte

piano

used as a direction in music; to be played relatively softly

synonyms : softly

antonyms : forte

Examples

1. The piano keys are black and white.

2. She practiced the piano through the whole afternoon.

3. She finishes her piano practice at 7 o'clock.

4. On Tuesdays, I have my piano lessons in the evening.