grand piano
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Origin of grand piano
First recorded in 1790–1800
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The very last episode of “The Colbert Report,” which aired in December 2014, closed with the host launching into a rendition of “We’ll Meet Again,” accompanied by Randy Newman playing a grand piano.
From Salon ● May 21, 2026
Original plans called for an octagonal building with a grand piano.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 14, 2025
Yet another lounging space comes complete with a grand piano and light blue crown molding.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 25, 2025
Visitors to his north London home were often surprised by the quirky pictures and ornaments, as well as the skeletal hand that popped out of the grand piano when they raised the lid.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2025
‘Push the grand piano into the centre of the room,’ Mr Tibbs whispered.
From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl
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