Also known as
  • Piano Forte,
  • Pianoforte
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard that produces sound by striking steel strings with felt covered hammers. The hammers immediately rebound allowing the strings to continue vibrating at their resonant frequency. These vibrations are transmitted through a bridge to a soundboard that amplifies them. The piano is widely used in Western music for solo performance, ensemble use, chamber music, and accompaniment. It is also very popular as an aid to composing and... full article at wikipedia
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Created by Metaweb Oct 22, 2006
Last edited by polojan Nov 3, 2008
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