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Examples of pianoforte in a Sentence

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From the pianoforte to the smartphone, each wave of tech has sparked fears of brain rot. Erin Neil, The New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2025 While cleaning the basement one day, Teresa discovers a pianoforte that had been given to Sant’Ignazio by a donor, a gift specifically for the women of the institute. Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019

Word History

Etymology

Italian

First Known Use

1741, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of pianoforte was in 1741

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“Pianoforte.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pianoforte. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.

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