key term - Piano

Definition

A musical instrument that produces sound by striking strings with hammers when keys are pressed.

Related terms

Pitch:

The highness or lowness of a sound, such as the different notes produced on a piano.

Frequency:

The number of complete cycles of a sound wave that occur in one second. In relation to a piano, this is what determines the pitch of each note played.

Auditory Perception:

The brain's ability to interpret and make sense of sounds received from the ears. It plays an important role in appreciating the different musical notes produced by a piano.