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pee-AN-oh/piˈænəʊ/

A piano is a large musical instrument with black and white keys. Play the piano — we say the piano, not play piano in British school English at A1. A guitar has strings; a keyboard can be smaller and electric. Countable: a piano. On the piano; a piano lesson.

Meaning

A large musical instrument with black and white keys.

Examples

• “She plays the piano every day.”
• “The piano is in the music room.”
• “He has a piano exam in June.”

Good to know

play the piano (with the). Contrast: guitar (strings), keyboard (often electric).

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