Found 2 items, similar to Pianoforte.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: pianoforte pianoforte n : a stringed instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds [syn: piano, forte-piano]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Pianoforte Piano \Pi*an"o\, Pianoforte \Pi*an"o*for`te\, n. [It. piano soft (fr. L. planus even, smooth; see Plain, a.) + It. forte strong, fr. L. fortis (see Fort).] (Mus.) A well-known musical instrument somewhat resembling the harpsichord, and consisting of a series of wires of graduated length, thickness, and tension, struck by hammers moved by keys. [1913 Webster] Dumb piano. See Digitorium. Grand piano. See under Grand. Square piano, one with a horizontal frame and an oblong case. Upright piano, one with an upright frame and vertical wires. [1913 Webster]