piano
The origin and history of piano.
Etymology
Shortened from pianoforte, Italian for "soft-loud," from piano ("soft") and forte ("strong/loud") — named for its ability to vary volume, unlike the harpsichord.
The origin and history of piano.
Shortened from pianoforte, Italian for "soft-loud," from piano ("soft") and forte ("strong/loud") — named for its ability to vary volume, unlike the harpsichord.