A2NounMasculine
il pianoforte
piano
/pyah-noh-FOR-teh/
Plural: pianoforti
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What does ‘pianoforte’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
Ha studiato pianoforte al conservatorio per dieci anni.
She studied piano at the conservatory for ten years.
Il pianoforte è uno strumento bellissimo ma impegnativo da imparare.
The piano is a beautiful but demanding instrument to learn.
About This Word
The word 'piano' was invented in Italy — short for 'pianoforte' (soft-loud in Italian).
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tastomelodiamusica classicaconservatorioconcerto