pianola

English

Etymology

piano + -ola

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -əʊlə

Noun

pianola (plural pianolas)

  1. (music) A mechanical piano which uses a roll of perforated paper to operate its keys, instead of being played by a pianist.
    Synonym: player piano
  2. (bridge) A hand that is easy to play, i.e. one that "plays itself".

Translations

Dutch

Etymology

piano + -ola; originally a brand name

Pronunciation

  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: pi‧a‧no‧la

Noun

pianola m or f (plural pianola's, diminutive pianolaatje n)

  1. pianola

Italian

Noun

pianola f (plural pianole)

  1. (music) player piano

Anagrams

Spanish

Noun

pianola f (plural pianolas)

  1. (music) player piano, pianola

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