The difference between Clavichord and Piano
When used as nouns, clavichord means an early keyboard instrument producing a soft sound by means of metal blades (called tangents) attached to the inner ends of the keys gently striking the strings, 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 Clavichord and Piano
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Clavichord as a noun (musical instruments):
An early keyboard instrument producing a soft sound by means of metal blades (called tangents) attached to the inner ends of the keys gently striking the strings.
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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."
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Piano as an adjective (music):
Soft, quiet.
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Piano as an adjective:
In extended use; quiet, subdued.
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Piano as an adverb (music):
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