player piano

play·er pi·an·o

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pley-er pee-an-oh, pyan-oh]
- /ˈpleɪ ər piˈæn oʊ, ˈpyæn oʊ/
- /ˈpleɪə(r) piˈænəʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pley-er pee-an-oh, pyan-oh]
- /ˈpleɪ ər piˈæn oʊ, ˈpyæn oʊ/

Definitions of player piano words

noun player piano a piano that can play automatically when the keys are actuated electronically or by a pneumatic device controlled by a piano roll. 1
countable noun player piano A player piano is a type of mechanical piano. When you press the pedals, air is forced through holes in a roll of paper to press the keys and play a tune. 0
noun player piano a mechanical piano; Pianola 0
noun player piano a piano that can play automatically by means of a built-in pneumatic mechanism that depresses the keys in response to signals on a perforated roll 0

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Origin of player piano

First appearance:

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1900-05

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Parts of speech for Player piano

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player piano popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for player piano

noun player piano

clavichord — A clavichord is a musical instrument rather like a small piano. When you press the keys, small pieces of metal come up and hit the strings. Clavichords were especially popular during the eighteenth century.
clavier — any keyboard instrument
grand piano — a piano having the frame supported horizontally on three legs.

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