parlour grand
Definition
- Noun:
- A small grand piano: A "parlour grand" is a type of grand piano that is smaller in size than a standard concert grand, designed to fit in the parlour or living room of a private home.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The music teacher's home featured a beautiful parlour grand in the living room.
- For a smaller space, a parlour grand is often a more practical choice than a full-sized concert grand.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in historical or descriptive contexts about musical instruments and interior design, referring to pianos from eras when homes commonly had a parlour or formal reception room.
- The antique parlour grand was the centerpiece of the Victorian-era parlour.
Variants and Related Words
- Parlor grand: An alternative spelling, primarily used in American English.
- Baby grand: A similar, often slightly smaller, type of grand piano. While sometimes used interchangeably, "baby grand" is a more common modern term.
- Concert grand: A much larger grand piano designed for concert halls.
Synonyms
- Baby grand piano: A small grand piano.
- Drawing-room grand: A less common, historical synonym.
Notes
- The term "parlour grand" specifically evokes a certain size and a historical domestic setting (the parlour), distinguishing it from larger professional instruments. It is not typically used in casual modern conversation, where "baby grand" is more prevalent.
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a small grand piano
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