1. (noun) piano, pianoforte, forte-piano
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
Synonyms: pianissimo, pianoforte, forte-piano, piano Antonyms: loud, forte, fortissimo, fortemente, loudly
2. (adj) piano, pianissimo
(music) low loudness
Synonyms: pianissimo, pianoforte, forte-piano, piano Antonyms: forte, loud, fortemente, fortissimo, loudly
3. (adverb) piano, soft
used chiefly as a direction or description in music
Synonyms: cushy, indulgent, mild, easy, piano, balmy, lenient, voiced, soft, delicate, flabby, subdued, diffuse, flaccid, gentle, sonant, easygoing, diffused Antonyms: fortissimo, loud, fortemente, forte, loudly
4. (adverb) piano, softly
used as a direction in music; to be played relatively softly
Synonyms: gently, quietly, lightly, softly, piano Antonyms: fortissimo, loud, forte, fortemente, loudly
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