upright piano

noun

: a piano with vertical frame and strings compare grand piano

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Hudson/Claire plunks a few notes on the funky upright piano to echo the song’s iconic bass riff. — Hugh Hart, IndieWire, 29 Dec. 2025 Today, an upright piano and Roland keyboard share pride of place in her home recording studio. — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 13 Mar. 2026 His discovery of an upright piano became a pivotal point in his journey into music. — Essence, 16 Mar. 2026 There is a music room with an upright piano, wind-up gramophone and the collected lyrics of Bob Dylan—a perfect touch for the pop star. — Ruchira Sharma, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for upright piano

Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of upright piano was in 1805

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upright piano

noun
: a piano whose strings run vertically

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