Keyboard Instruments
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an early version of the piano, known for its softer and more delicate sound compared to modern pianos, commonly used in classical music from the 18th and 19th centuries
View Full Definitionan early keyboard instrument with strings struck by tangents, known for its soft and intimate sound, used in historical and early music
View Full Definitiona musical instrument we play by pressing the black and white keys on the keyboard
I learned how to read sheet music to play the piano.
View Full Definitiona box-like musical instrument that is held in both hands and is played by squeezing and stretching it while pressing its keys
He played a lively polka tune on the accordion at the street fair.
View Full Definitionany vital part of the body which has a particular function
The heart is a vital organ responsible for pumping blood throughout the body.
View Full Definitionan early keyboard instrument resembling a piano in which the strings are plucked rather than being hit with a hammer
View Full Definitiona rare instrument that combines a keyboard with bowed strings, known for its unique and expressive sound, used in avant-garde and experimental music
View Full Definitiona Western European keyboard instrument producing soft tones, especially used in the 18th century
View Full Definitiona historical keyboard instrument similar to a dulcimer, known for its plucked strings and bright sound, used in medieval and Renaissance music
View Full Definitiona historical keyboard instrument that resembles a lute, known for its plucked strings and delicate sound, used in Baroque music
View Full Definitiona hybrid musical instrument with strings like a harp and a small attached keyboard for plucking or damping the strings
View Full Definitiona type of accordion that is played by pressing buttons or keys on one side of the instrument, rather than by pulling and pushing a bellows as with the more common piano accordion
View Full Definitiona type of accordion that has buttons arranged in a diatonic scale pattern, typically used in folk, traditional, and regional music styles
View Full Definitiona type of accordion that is played by pressing piano-style keys on one side of the instrument while operating a bellows with the other hand to create sound
View Full Definitiona musical instrument that produces sound by sending steam or compressed air through large whistles, and is often used in outdoor events such as circuses and fairs
View Full Definitiona small, keyboard-like wind instrument with a unique sound that is a cross between an accordion and a clarinet
View Full Definitiona small polygonal instrument that resembles an accordion which is played by pressing keys and pulling and pushing its sides
View Full Definitiona type of keyboard instrument that produces sound by forcing air through metal reeds when keys are pressed
The haunting melodies of the reed organ filled the church with solemn reverence during the wedding ceremony.
View Full Definitiona keyboard instrument that produces sound by forcing air through reeds using a foot-operated bellows or hand-pumped mechanism
View Full Definitiona large keyboard instrument with rows of pipes in various lengths each played by a separate set of keys, producing a wide range of tones
View Full Definitiona musical instrument with a small keyboard in which hammers hit a row of steel plates, producing a bell-like sound
View Full Definitiona historical keyboard instrument that produces a soft and delicate tone, similar to a celesta or glockenspiel
View Full Definitiona musical instrument resembling a small organ in which the performer operates the pedals by feet and plays notes on the keyboard
View Full Definitiona mechanical musical instrument which produces a particular tune by turning a handle
View Full Definitionan early keyboard instrument similar to a harpsichord with strings set slantwise
View Full Definitiona distinctive musical instrument that produces sound through struck or bowed glass rods, known for its unique and ethereal timbre
View Full Definitiona rare and obsolete keyboard instrument resembling a harmonium or pump organ, used in some 19th-century compositions
View Full Definitionan electromechanical piano with metal reeds and hammers that produces a bright and percussive sound
View Full Definitionan electric piano that uses metal tines struck by hammers to produce its signature warm and mellow sound
View Full Definitiona keyboard instrument that uses strings and pickups to produce a distinctive percussive and funky sound
View Full Definitiona large piano with three legs and a horizontal frame and strings, known for its powerful sound and wide range
The grand piano in the concert hall produced a rich, resonant sound.
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