'Pianoforte' definitions:
Definition of 'pianoforte'
From: WordNet
noun
A keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds [syn: piano, pianoforte, forte-piano]
Definition of 'Pianoforte'
From: GCIDE
- Piano \Pi*an"o\, Pianoforte \Pi*an"o*for`te\, n. [It. piano soft (fr. L. planus even, smooth; see Plain, a.) + It. forte strong, fr. L. fortis (see Fort).] (Mus.) 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. [1913 Webster]
- 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. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'pianoforte'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- baby grand,
- cembalo,
- clarichord,
- clavicembalo,
- clavichord,
- clavicittern,
- clavicymbal,
- clavicytherium,
- clavier,
- concert grand,
- cottage piano,
- couched harp,
- dulcimer harpsichord,
- grand,
- grand piano,
- hammer dulcimer,
- harmonichord,
- harpsichord,
- Klavier,
- manichord,
- manichordon,
- melodion,
- melopiano,
- monochord,
- pair of virginals,
- parlor grand,
- pianette,
- pianino,
- piano,
- piano-violin,
- sostinente pianoforte,
- spinet,
- square piano,
- Steinway,
- upright,
- upright piano,
- violin piano,
- virginal