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piano
A musical instrument developed by Florentine harpsichord maker named Bartolomeo Cristofori in 1709.

His invention was remarkable, because it combined the brilliance of the harpsichord with the expressiveness of the softer instrument known as the clavichord.

The musical instrument is known as the piano forte, or piano for short.

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pianoforte, piano e forte
Soft and loud.
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