The difference between Cembalo and Piano

When used as nouns, cembalo means a harpsichord, whereas piano means a keyboard musical instrument, usually ranging over seven octaves, with white and black keys, played by pressing these keys, causing hammers to strike strings.


Piano is also adverb with the meaning: ..

Piano is also adjective with the meaning: soft, quiet.

check bellow for the other definitions of Cembalo and Piano

  1. Cembalo as a noun (musical instruments):

    A harpsichord.

  1. Piano as a noun (musical instruments):

    A keyboard musical instrument, usually ranging over seven octaves, with white and black keys, played by pressing these keys, causing hammers to strike strings.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: pianoforte q=dated"

    "The piano in his house takes up a lot of space."

    "She has been taking lessons for many years and now plays piano very well."

    "He can play "Happy Birthday" on the piano."

    "Most of the works by Frédéric Chopin are for the piano."

  1. Piano as an adjective (music):

    Soft, quiet.

  2. Piano as an adjective:

    In extended use; quiet, subdued.

  1. Piano as an adverb (music):

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