to play a musical instrument
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Use 'suonare' for instruments; use 'giocare' for games and sports — never mix them up.
Suona la chitarra da quando aveva dieci anni.
He has been playing guitar since he was ten.
Vorrei imparare a suonare il pianoforte.
I would like to learn to play the piano.