Pronunciation: /fɔːrtɪˈpjɑːnoʊ/
noun a musical instrument, a type of early piano
A1 I learned to play the fortepiano in my music class.
A2 The fortepiano is a historical keyboard instrument that was popular in the 18th century.
B1 Mozart composed many of his early works for the fortepiano.
B2 The fortepiano has a softer sound compared to the modern piano.
C1 The fortepiano fell out of favor in the early 19th century as the piano became more popular.
C2 Schubert's music is often performed on a fortepiano to capture the authentic sound of the time period.
adjective describing the type of piano
A1 She played the fortepiano music softly.
A2 The fortepiano keys were delicate and easy to press.
B1 The fortepiano performance was well-received by the audience.
B2 His fortepiano skills were honed through years of practice.
C1 The composer's fortepiano compositions are considered masterpieces.
C2 The musician's fortepiano technique was flawless and captivating.
formal The fortepiano was a popular instrument in the classical era.
informal I love playing the fortepiano because it has such a unique sound.
slang Hey, let's jam out on the fortepiano later.
figurative Her emotions were like a fortepiano, rising and falling with each note.
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