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.:: Play Piano ::.
.:: Piano ::.

he word piano is a short form of the word "pianoforte", which is in turn derived from the original Italian name for the instrument, gravicembalo col piano e forte. Literally harpsichord with soft and loud, this refers to the ability of the piano to produce notes at different volumes depending on how hard its keys are pressed. The name pianoforte is considered a formal term and is seldom used.