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pianette

American  
[pee-uh-net] / ˌpi əˈnɛt /

noun

  1. a small upright piano.


Etymology

Origin of pianette

First recorded in 1875–80; pian(o) 1 + -ette

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One of its models is a "pianette" at $99.50 built to compete with Japanese pianos, which cost $4 to make, sell in the U. S. for $50.

From Time Magazine Archive

He opened the little pianette for her, and lit the candles.

From Fenwick's Career by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.

A pianette had been pulled out from the wall, and an Algerian shawl glistening with gold was loosely thrown over its back.

From A Life Sentence A Novel by Sergeant, Adeline

A pianette from Damascus enabled us to have a little music.

From The Romance of Isabel Lady Burton Volume II by Wilkins, W. H.

Before commencing to dress I opened the pianette that stood near my window, and tried very softly to play the melody I had heard in the chapel.

From A Romance of Two Worlds by Corelli, Marie

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