Italian words in English
(Italian developed from Latin and the following words came into English from Italian; most of which were derived from Latin)
motto
mountebank
oboe
ocarina
parapet
pasta
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.
pianoforte, piano e forte
Soft and loud.
piazza
piccolo
pistachio
piuanimate, con passione
A little animated, with passion.
pizza
profile
ptomaine
