Piano

A piano is a keyboard instrument that produces sound when its keys are depressed, activating an action mechanism where hammers strike strings. Modern pianos have a row of 88... Wikipedia

• Hornbostel–Sachs classification:  314.122-4-8, (Simple chordophone with keyboard sounded by hammers)
• Inventor(s):  Bartolomeo Cristofori
• Developed:  Early 18th century
• Data source:  DuckDuckGo