Definition

Noun: A baby grand is a small grand piano, typically between 5 and 6 feet in length. It is a type of horizontal piano with strings that extend away from the keyboard, offering a rich tone in a more compact size than a full concert grand piano.

Usage

The term baby grand is used to refer to the specific, smaller-sized instrument within the category of grand pianos. It is a standard term in music and furniture contexts. * It is often used to describe a piano that fits in a residential space while still providing the aesthetic and sonic qualities of a grand piano. * It functions as a countable noun (e.g., a baby grand, two baby grands).

Examples

• The cozy living room was elegantly furnished with a baby grand piano.
• For her apartment, she chose a baby grand because a full-sized grand would have been too large.
• The hotel lobby features a beautiful mahogany baby grand.

Advanced Usage

• The term is sometimes used metaphorically to describe something that is a smaller or more compact version of a larger, standard item, though this is less common.
  • The designer created a "baby grand" version of the classic sofa for urban apartments.

Variants and Related Words

• Grand piano (n): The full category of horizontal pianos, which includes the baby grand, parlor grand, and concert grand.
• Parlor grand (n): A mid-sized grand piano, typically larger than a baby grand but smaller than a concert grand.
• Concert grand (n): The largest size of grand piano, usually around 9 feet long, used for concert performances.

Synonyms

• Small grand piano: The more formal, descriptive synonym.
• Petite grand: A less common, alternative term used by some manufacturers.

Antonyms

• Concert grand: Specifically denotes the largest antonym in size.
• Upright piano: Refers to the vertically strung piano, which is a different design and not a smaller version of a grand.

Noun

1. a small grand piano