Pianoforte

Pronunciation: /piˈænoʊˌfɔrt/

Definitions of pianoforte

noun a musical instrument with a manual keyboard and foot-operated bellows for forcing air through small pipes to produce sound

Example Sentences

A1 I like to play the pianoforte.

A2 She practiced on the pianoforte for hours every day.

B1 The pianoforte is also known as a piano.

B2 The pianoforte has a rich history in classical music.

C1 The pianoforte's sound can be adjusted by the player's touch.

C2 The pianoforte's keys are made of ivory and ebony.

Examples of pianoforte in a Sentence

formal The pianoforte is a versatile musical instrument that produces sound by striking strings with hammers.

informal I love playing the pianoforte because it has such a rich and beautiful sound.

slang I'm thinking of taking up the pianoforte, it seems like a cool instrument to learn.

figurative Her voice was like a delicate pianoforte, filling the room with its soft and melodious tones.

Grammatical Forms of pianoforte

• plural: pianofortes
• comparative: more pianoforte
• superlative: most pianoforte
• present tense: play the pianoforte
• future tense: will play the pianoforte
• perfect tense: have played the pianoforte
• continuous tense: are playing the pianoforte
• singular: pianoforte
• positive degree: pianoforte
• infinitive: to play the pianoforte
• gerund: playing the pianoforte
• participle: played the pianoforte

Origin and Evolution of pianoforte

First Known Use: 1709 year

Language of Origin: Italian

Story behind the word: The word 'pianoforte' originated from Italian, combining the words 'piano' (soft) and 'forte' (loud) to describe the instrument's ability to produce a wide range of dynamics.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'pianoforte' was shortened to 'piano' in common usage, while 'forte' came to represent the loud end of the dynamic spectrum. The instrument itself evolved in design and construction, leading to the modern piano we know today.