grand piano
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Origin of grand piano
First recorded in 1790–1800
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Props including a grand piano, carpets and a box of mirror balls have been seen being taken into the arena, while "no parking" signs have been placed around the vicinity.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 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
She’s offset the building’s cement with a childhood baby grand piano and her grandmother’s lacquer vanity with pearl inlay.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 20, 2025
They found Mr. Laurence standing before the fire in the great drawing room, but Jo’s attention was entirely absorbed by a grand piano, which stood open.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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