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pianoforte Definition

pi·ano·forte (pē anō fôrt′, pē an′ō fôr)

noun

Etymology: It < piano e forte, lit., soft and loud: term used (c. 1710) by its inventor, B. Cristofori (1655-1731), of Padua < piano (see piano) + forte, loud, strong (< L fortis: see fort) from its gradation of tone in contrast with the harpsichord

pianoforte Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • make: Thomas sent Beethoven a gift of a 6 octave grand pianoforte made from Spanish mahogany.

Adjective modifier

  • grand: Thomas sent Beethoven a gift of a 6 octave grand pianoforte made from Spanish mahogany.

Modifies a noun

  • solo: Miss Gladys HUDSON, a young girl of very tender age, gave two pianoforte solos in good style which were well received.
  • maker: Both William Durrant and William junior, his eldest son, give their occupation as " pianoforte maker " in the census return.
  • dealer: In 1928, however, there was a pianoforte dealer to be found at Seighford.
  • accompaniment: The pianoforte accompaniments were given by Mr J BUCKLEY.

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