Piano

This article is about the modern musical instrument. For other meanings, see piano (disambiguation).

The role of the piano

The piano is a crucial instrument in Western classical music, jazz, film, television and electronic game music, and most other complex musical genres. A large number of composers are pianists, and they frequently use the piano as a tool for composition.

Related Topics:
Classical music - Jazz - Film, television and electronic game music

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Pianos were and are extremely popular instruments for private household ownership, especially among the middle- and upper-class. As such, pianos have gained a place in the popular consciousness, and are sometimes referred to by nicknames, including: "the eighty-eight," "the ivories," and "the black(s) and white(s)."

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See also: Social history of the piano

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