grand piano

noun

: a piano with horizontal frame and strings compare upright piano

Examples of grand piano in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The grand piano was recovered after being heavily damaged during a mudslide in the Beverly Crest neighborhood. Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2024 Batiste showcased the intimate, emotional song at a grand piano alongside the accompanying Oscar orchestra, earning passionate applause from the crowd. Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2024 Multiple pieces have stories behind them — the grand piano came from Tavern on the Green and the Indonesian wood dining table that can seat ten came from the seventh floor of Bergdorf Goodman. Curbed, 5 Feb. 2024 The group gathered around a grand piano to pay tribute to Miami Vice, which famously featured the 1981 hit. Ilana Kaplan, Peoplemag, 16 Jan. 2024 On Saturday and Sunday afternoon, a young woman played softly on the grand piano in one corner of the lobby, where free coffee was available daily. Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 According to the New York Times, the auctioning is set to bring in a whopping $10 million with John’s Yamaha conservatory grand piano being estimated to cost a maximum of $50,000. Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024 Complete with steep gables, crystal chandeliers, grand pianos, and antique furniture—not to mention its 1920s ballroom, dining room, and sun porch—this spot makes an elegant pick for any wedding. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2024 That space has a different vibe, described as old Hollywood, courtesy of zebra fabrics, arches, palm trees, a grand piano and other accents. Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1793, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of grand piano was in 1793

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“Grand piano.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grand%20piano. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

grand piano

noun
: a piano in which the frame and strings are in a horizontal rather than an upright position

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