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Complete Definition of "pianoforte"

English

Etymology
It. piano, soft, quiet + forte, loud, strong; the instrument can be played both softly and loudly

Pronunciation
(UK): IPA|/piˌænəʊˈfɔːteɪ/, SAMPA|/pi%{n@U"fO:teI/ or IPA|/piˌænəʊˈfɔːt/, SAMPA|/pi%{n@U"fO:t/
(US): IPA|/piˈænəfɔrt/, SAMPA|/pi"{n@fOrt/ or IPA|/piˌænəˈfɔrteɪ/, SAMPA|/pi%{n@"fOrteI/ or IPA|/piˌænəˈfɔrti/, SAMPA|/pi%{n@"fOrti/

Noun
en-noun|pl2=pianoforti
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  1. music A lesser used term for the piano (the musical instrument).

Translations
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Icelandic: slagharpa f rare, píanó n, fortepíanó n dated

Category:Musical instruments

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Revision and Credits for"pianoforte"
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