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piano stool

British  

noun

  1. a stool on which a pianist sits when playing a piano, esp one whose height is adjustable

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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But once seated on a piano stool placed on the podium, he hardly seemed frail; his gestures were, as usual, restrained and focused.

From New York Times Feb. 3, 2023

They shared the piano stool throughout the impromptu performance which followed a dinner and ceilidh at the venue.

From BBC Jan. 1, 2023

“Hi guys! I’m Stelios. Let’s be just a teeny bit more patient and we will soon be out swimming in the sea,” he beams, perched on his piano stool, feet barely touching the floor.

From The Guardian Apr. 6, 2020

As the song hits its stride, Elton dispenses with his piano stool and—keeping his hands on the keys, like little Reggie—lofts his legs into the air.

From The New Yorker May 31, 2019

All of a sudden Miss Love hopped up like she’d sat on a pin, plopped herself down on the piano stool, and went to playing chords.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns

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