parlor grand
Definition
- 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.
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a small grand piano
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