Piano (en. Piano)

pi-ano

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A musical instrument with keys that are pressed to produce sound.
He started learning to play the piano since childhood.
Nag-aral siyang tumugtog ng piano simula pagkabata.
A type of keyboard instrument used in various types of music.
The piano is easily recognized by its captivating sound.
Madaling makilala ang piano sa kanyang nakakaakit na tunog.
The most influential musical instrument in Western classical music.
The piano is known as the centerpiece of many concerts.
Kilala ang piano bilang sentro ng maraming konserto.

Etymology

The term 'piano' originates from the Italian 'pianoforte', meaning 'soft and loud'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Play the piano
The act of using the piano to create music.
Tumugtog ng piano

Related Words

pianist
A person who plays the piano, usually with rigorous training.
pianista
music
The art of expressing oneself using sound.
musika

Slang Meanings

Instrument used for classical music or school.
I hope to find a nice piano for our school concert.
Sana makahanap ako ng magandang piano para sa school concert namin.
Writing music or creating a song using a piano.
I write songs on the piano every night.
Nagsusulat ako ng kanta sa piano tuwing gabi.
Practicing or rehearsing piano playing.
Wow, I've been away from piano practice for so long, I need to get back to it.
Grabe, ang tagal na ng piano practice ko, kailangan ko nang bumalik sa dating gawi.