Fortepiano

//ˌfɔːteɪ.piˈænoʊ// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A keyboard instrument; the smaller, quieter precursor to the pianoforte.

Etymology

From Italian fortepiano, from forte (“loud”) + piano (“soft”).

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