English · Word Candidate

piano

/ˈpjænəʊ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: pianos · pianoes · pianoing · pianoed

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một loại nhạc cụ keyboards gõ, thường bao gồm bảy quãng tám

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Noun

Examples

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

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To play the piano.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chơi piano

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Verb

Examples

Anyhow I pianoed to my own ear, and had no thought at that time for an audience.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To move (the fingers) up and down on, similar to the motions of a pianist playing the piano.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Di chuyển ngón tay lên xuống

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Verb

Examples

He just stared at her, leaned back in his chair and pianoed his fingers along the tablecloth.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Softly, as a dynamic in a piece of music.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Nhẹ nhàng, như một động lực trong một bản nhạc

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Adverb

Examples

(abbreviation) p

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “piano” mean?

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

Is “piano” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.