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Originally, yes. The predecessor of the piano was the pianoforte or fortepiano, a keyboard instrument designed for both control and sustain (like the clavichord) and variable loudness (like the harpsichord). The modern piano uses similar but not identical features.
Piano in Italian means 'quiet' or 'soft', and 'pianoforte' means soft/loud, a description of the keyboard instrument that was capable of varying the loudness of its sounds.
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English word for piano?
Piano is Italian for "slowly," and in music "quietly."
How many vowels are there in the word PIANO?
Three vowels.
Does the word piano end in s or es?
The plural form for the noun piano is pianos, just add -s.
What is the plural form for the word piano?
The plural form for the singular noun piano is pianos.
What is the full word for the word blurb?
The word "blurb" is not an abbreviation, or short form, of another word. It was first used in 1914 by G. Burgess to mean "A flamboyant advertisement; an inspired testimonial." Though "blurb" is an American slang term, it does not come from a longer word.
What is the longer name for pianos?
I do not believe there are any longer names for pianos. In early history, the idea of pianos started out with harpsichords, etc. ... but the invention of the piano itself is not a short-form of any word.
Does piano have a long or short vowel sound?
The word piano has a long E, a short A, and a long O (pee-ah-noh). It can also be pronounced with a Y, short A, and long O (pyah-noh).
Is photo a short version or a longer word?
"Photo" is a shortened version of "photograph," which is the longer word referring to an image taken with a camera.
What is the Spanish word for piano?
The spanish word for piano is actually, piano.
What is the Greek word for piano?
the greek word for piano
Is piano an adverb?
No, the word piano is not an adverb.The word piano is a noun, since it is an object.
What are all the five letter word becomes shorter?
"Short" is a five-letter word that becomes shorter when you add two letters.
Is cold a real word?
Yes, "cold" is a real word. It is an adjective used to describe a low temperature or a sensation of chilliness.
Which word becomes longer when you remove one of its letters?
Lounger becomes longer when the letter u is removed.
What is a short musical form written especially for a piano called?
A prelude is a short work for piano. it was a short musical form written especially for piano also though in modern times it's has other uses.
What is the french word for The Piano?
Le Piano
What is the word piano in spanish?
The same - Piano
