piano meaning and definition

PIANO noun

Definition of piano (noun)

1. a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
   • synonyms: forte-piano, pianoforte
2. (music) low loudness
   • synonyms: pianissimo

PIANO adjective

Definition of piano (adjective)

1. used chiefly as a direction or description in music
   • "the piano passages in the composition"
   • synonyms: soft
   • antonym: forte

PIANO adverb

Definition of piano (adverb)

1. used as a direction in music; to be played relatively softly
   • synonyms: softly
   • antonym: forte