ivories
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Rumours that Taylor Swift would turn up and tinkle the ivories were shot down by Grammy producer Ben Winston.
From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026
This is not a concert in which the lead singer will occasionally tinkle the ivories for effect.
From Salon • Jun. 24, 2025
Pianist Chloe Flower became a main character at the Globes for more than tickling the ivories throughout the night — for good and ill.
From Washington Post • Jan. 11, 2023
The show also features the Bagram ivories, a rare collection of carved ivory plaques, owned by the Guimet, that were found in Bagram, about 40 miles north of Kabul.
From New York Times • Oct. 19, 2022
They played music: Elizebeth on the ivories, William on the violin.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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