The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Piano \Pi*an"o\, Pianoforte \Pi*an"o*for`te\, n. [It. piano soft
(fr. L. planus even, smooth; see Plain, a.) + It. forte
strong, fr. L. fortis (see Fort).] (Mus.)
A well-known musical instrument somewhat resembling the
harpsichord, and consisting of a series of wires of graduated
length, thickness, and tension, struck by hammers moved by
keys.
[1913 Webster]
Dumb piano. See Digitorium.
Grand piano. See under Grand.
Square piano, one with a horizontal frame and an oblong
case.
Upright piano, one with an upright frame and vertical
wires.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Digitorium \Dig`i*to"ri*um\, n. [NL., fr. L. digitus a finger.]
A small dumb keyboard used by pianists for exercising the
fingers; -- called also dumb piano.
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