plural of piano-forte

(music, computing) An online software application designed to simulate playing a piano (or other keyboard instrument) on a personal computer, mobile device or a tablet computer.

Synonym of calliope

Synonym of thumb piano

(music) Any type of lamellophone having a small sound box fitted with a row of tuned tabs that are plucked with the thumbs; a mbira.

(music) A piano that has had its sound altered by placing objects (called preparations) on or between the strings.

Long, slender fingers, such as might be suited for playing the piano.

An electric piano whose keys activate hammers that strike thin metal rods of varied length, connected to tonebars, which are then amplified via an electromagnetic pickup.

A large, flat novelty electronic piano-style keyboard played by stepping on the keys.

a type of stiff but relatively thin solid wire that is used for piano strings.