piano tuner
Definition
Noun: A person whose occupation is to adjust the tension of the strings in a piano so that the instrument produces the correct pitches.
Usage
The term "piano tuner" refers specifically to the professional who performs the technical service of tuning. It is a compound noun.
Examples: * We need to call a piano tuner; the keys are sounding flat. * After moving the grand piano, it is essential to have a piano tuner service it. * She trained for years to become a skilled piano tuner.
Advanced Usage
- The role of a piano tuner often involves not only tuning but also minor repairs and adjustments to the piano's action and mechanism. This broader skill set is sometimes referred to as piano technology.
Variants and Related Words
- Tuner (noun): A more general term for a person or device that adjusts something to a correct frequency or pitch. A is a specific type of tuner.
- Piano Technician (noun): A professional title that encompasses tuning, regulation, repair, and voicing of pianos. Many piano tuners are also piano technicians.
Synonyms
- Piano technician (in a broader sense)
Related Phrases
- To tune a piano (verb phrase): The action performed by a piano tuner.
- The piano tuner spent two hours tuning the piano.
Noun
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someone who tunes pianos
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