parlor grand

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parlor grand

A pianist plays a beautiful melody on a parlor grand.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A small grand piano: A "parlor grand" is a type of grand piano that is smaller in size than a standard or concert grand piano, designed to fit in a domestic living room or parlor.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The musician chose a parlor grand for her apartment because of its beautiful tone and manageable size.
    • Their living room was elegantly furnished, featuring a polished ebony parlor grand.
Advanced Usage
  • The term is often used in the context of piano manufacturing, history, and interior design to specify a piano of particular dimensions, typically between about 5'6" and 6'4" in length.
Variants and Related Words
  • Parlour grand (noun): An alternative spelling, chiefly British English.
  • Baby grand (noun): A term sometimes used interchangeably with "parlor grand," though a baby grand is generally the smallest category of grand piano.
  • Concert grand (noun): A much larger grand piano, typically over 9 feet long, designed for concert halls.
Synonyms
  • Baby grand piano: A small grand piano.
  • Small grand piano: A general descriptive term.
Notes
  • The word "parlor" (or "parlour") refers to a formal sitting room in a private house, indicating the intended domestic setting for this instrument. The term describes the piano's size and typical location, not its musical function.
parlor grand

A pianist plays a beautiful melody on a parlor grand.

Noun
  1. a small grand piano

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