pianoforte : Idioms & Phrases


Dumb piano

  • . See Digitorium.
Webster 1913

Grand piano

  • noun a piano with the strings on a horizontal harp-shaped frame; usually supported by three legs
    grand.
WordNet
  • . See under Grand.
Webster 1913

Square piano

  • one with a horizontal frame and an oblong case.
Webster 1913

Upright piano

  • noun a piano with a vertical sounding board
    upright.
WordNet
  • one with an upright frame and vertical wires.
Webster 1913