Pian (en. Piano)
/pian/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A keyboard musical instrument that produces sound by hammers striking strings.
The piano is an essential instrument in classical music.
El pian es un instrumento esencial en la música clásica.
Musician who plays the piano.
The piano plays in the university orchestra.
El pian toca en la orquesta de la universidad.
Etymology
Derived from the French 'piano', which in turn comes from the Italian 'piano forte'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to play the piano
To perform music using a piano.
tocar el pian
virtuosic pianist
Exceptional musician who plays the piano.
pianista virtuoso
to sound the piano
To emit music from a piano.
sonar el pian
Related Words
piano
Musical instrument of the chordophone family.
piano
pianist
Person who plays the piano professionally.
pianista
planning
Process of organizing or planning.
pianificación
Slang Meanings
Refers to someone who is overly emotional or dramatic.
Don't be so pian, everything will be fine.
No seas tan pian, todo estará bien.
To describe a situation as complicated or difficult.
This project is a pian.
Este proyecto es un pian.