pianette

American  

[pee-uh-net] / ˌpi əˈnɛt /

noun

1. a small upright piano.

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Etymology

Origin of pianette

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

Example Sentences

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

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

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

Within the last few years we have seen the general introduction of Bord's little pianino, called in England, ungrammatically enough, pianette, in the action of which that maker cleverly introduced the spiral spring.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 385, May 19, 1883 by Various

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

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