piano

noun
UK /piˈænəʊ/
US /piˈænoʊ/

A piano is a big music box with black and white keys that you press to make sounds.

She practices the piano every day after school.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A direction in music meaning to play softly.

The passage is marked piano, so play it gently.

3. A short form for pianoforte, the full name of the instrument.

The old pianoforte in the hall still sounds lovely.

4. A piano stool or bench used while playing.

He adjusted the piano before sitting down to play.