piano
pianoforti
pyah-noh-FOR-teh
The word 'piano' was invented in Italy — short for 'pianoforte' (soft-loud in Italian).
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.