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fortepiano
1.
forte
pia
no
Noun

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

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tangent piano
Noun

an early keyboard instrument with strings struck by tangents, known for its soft and intimate sound, used in historical and early music

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piano
3.
pia
no
Noun

a 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.

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accordion
4.
a
ccor
dion
Noun

a 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.

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organ
5.
or
gan
Noun

any vital part of the body which has a particular function

The heart is a vital organ responsible for pumping blood throughout the body.

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harpsichord
6.
harp
si
chord
Noun

an early keyboard instrument resembling a piano in which the strings are plucked rather than being hit with a hammer

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bowed clavier
Noun

a rare instrument that combines a keyboard with bowed strings, known for its unique and expressive sound, used in avant-garde and experimental music

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clavichord
8.
cla
vi
chord
Noun

a Western European keyboard instrument producing soft tones, especially used in the 18th century

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cla
vi
cym
ba
lum
Noun

a historical keyboard instrument similar to a dulcimer, known for its plucked strings and bright sound, used in medieval and Renaissance music

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10.
lau
ten
werck
Noun

a historical keyboard instrument that resembles a lute, known for its plucked strings and delicate sound, used in Baroque music

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cla
vi
harp
Noun

a hybrid musical instrument with strings like a harp and a small attached keyboard for plucking or damping the strings

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button accordion
Noun

a 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

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diatonic button accordion
Noun

a type of accordion that has buttons arranged in a diatonic scale pattern, typically used in folk, traditional, and regional music styles

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piano accordion
Noun

a 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

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ca
llio
pe
Noun

a 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

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cla
vio
la
Noun

a small, keyboard-like wind instrument with a unique sound that is a cross between an accordion and a clarinet

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concertina
17.
con
cer
ti
na
Noun

a small polygonal instrument that resembles an accordion which is played by pressing keys and pulling and pushing its sides

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reed organ
Noun

a 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.

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pump organ
Noun

a keyboard instrument that produces sound by forcing air through reeds using a foot-operated bellows or hand-pumped mechanism

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pipe organ
Noun

a large keyboard instrument with rows of pipes in various lengths each played by a separate set of keys, producing a wide range of tones

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21.
ce
les
ta
Noun

a musical instrument with a small keyboard in which hammers hit a row of steel plates, producing a bell-like sound

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22.
dul
ci
tone
Noun

a historical keyboard instrument that produces a soft and delicate tone, similar to a celesta or glockenspiel

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harmonium
23.
har
mo
nium
Noun

a musical instrument resembling a small organ in which the performer operates the pedals by feet and plays notes on the keyboard

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barrel organ
24.
barrel organ
Noun

a mechanical musical instrument which produces a particular tune by turning a handle

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spinet
25.
spi
net
Noun

an early keyboard instrument similar to a harpsichord with strings set slantwise

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glass
chord
Noun

a distinctive musical instrument that produces sound through struck or bowed glass rods, known for its unique and ethereal timbre

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ter
po
dion
Noun

a rare and obsolete keyboard instrument resembling a harmonium or pump organ, used in some 19th-century compositions

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Wurlitzer electric piano
Noun

an electromechanical piano with metal reeds and hammers that produces a bright and percussive sound

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Rhodes piano
Noun

an electric piano that uses metal tines struck by hammers to produce its signature warm and mellow sound

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30.
cla
vi
net
Noun

a keyboard instrument that uses strings and pickups to produce a distinctive percussive and funky sound

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grand piano
Noun

a 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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