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piano stool

British  

noun

  1. a stool on which a pianist sits when playing a piano, esp one whose height is adjustable

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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But once seated on a piano stool placed on the podium, he hardly seemed frail; his gestures were, as usual, restrained and focused.

From New York Times Feb. 3, 2023

They shared the piano stool throughout the impromptu performance which followed a dinner and ceilidh at the venue.

From BBC Jan. 1, 2023

As the song hits its stride, Elton dispenses with his piano stool and—keeping his hands on the keys, like little Reggie—lofts his legs into the air.

From The New Yorker May 31, 2019

The energy I put into my performance, kicking out my piano stool and smashing my legs down on the piano, caught everyone off guard.

From Los Angeles Times May 23, 2019

After he had served these last two drinks, the governor sat down on a piano stool before a shiny black Steinway and plinked a single thoughtful note.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols

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