Definition

1. Noun:
   • A grand piano suitable for concert performances: A "concert grand" is a specific type of grand piano, the largest in size, designed and built to produce the volume, tonal richness, and dynamic range required for performances in large concert halls.

Usage

• The term "concert grand" is used to specify the largest and most powerful category of grand pianos, typically those around 9 feet (approximately 274 cm) in length. It distinguishes these instruments from smaller grand pianos like the "baby grand" or "parlor grand."

Examples

• Noun:
  • The soloist performed on a magnificent Steinway concert grand.
  • Moving a concert grand onto the stage requires a specialized crew.
  • The rich, powerful sound of the concert grand filled the entire auditorium.

Advanced Usage

• "Concert grand piano": This is a fuller, more descriptive term synonymous with "concert grand."
  • The orchestra's budget included the purchase of a new concert grand piano.

Variants and Related Words

• Grand piano (n): The broader category of pianos with a horizontal frame and strings. A concert grand is a type of grand piano.
• Baby grand (n): A smaller grand piano, suitable for homes.
• Parlor grand (n): A medium-sized grand piano, larger than a baby grand but smaller than a concert grand.

Synonyms

• Concert grand piano: The full term.
• Full concert grand: An alternative phrasing emphasizing its size.

Antonyms / Contrasting Terms

• Upright piano: A piano with a vertical frame and strings.
• Digital piano: An electronic keyboard designed to emulate a piano.

Noun

1. a grand piano suitable for concert performances