pian
Meanings
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noun
A musical instrument with a horizontal rectangular frame, usually with a lid, and strings struck with hammers. In Finland, 'pian' can also refer to a vertical piano.
- "I'd like to buy a new pian for our living room."
- "The pian is an essential instrument in classical music."
Variants
List of all variants of pian that leads to same resultpion , pionic , pions
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Italian 'pianoforte' meaning 'soft and loud'.
Trivia
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The pian was invented in the late 1700s by Bartolomeo Cristofori in Italy.
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The pian is played by striking the keys with the fingers, which causes hammers to hit the strings and produce sound.
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The pian has 88 keys, 52 white keys, and 36 black keys.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
keyboard instrument: The pian is a type of keyboard instrument, which means it uses a keyboard to produce sound.
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grand pian: A grand pian is a type of pian with a large horizontal soundboard and a long, vertical case. It is typically considered to have a richer, more resonant sound than an upright pian.
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upright pian: An upright pian is a type of pian with a vertical soundboard and a shorter, vertical case. It is more compact than a grand pian and is often used in homes and smaller performance venues.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.The pian has been a significant instrument in Western classical music since its invention in the late 18th century. Many famous composers, such as Mozart, Beethoven, and Chopin, have written masterpieces for the pian.
How to Memorize "pian"
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visualize
- Visualize the shape and size of a pian. Imagine its black and white keys, the lid, and the pedals.
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associate
- Associate the word 'pian' with the sound of classical music or the image of a musician playing a grand pian in a concert hall.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'pian' is an instrument with 'keys' that you 'play'.
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