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pianola

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Pianola [pɪəˈnəʊlə]
n
(Music / Instruments)™ a type of mechanical piano in which the keys are depressed by air pressure from bellows, this air flow being regulated by perforations in a paper roll Also called player piano
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Noun1.pianolaPianola - a mechanically operated piano that uses a roll of perforated paper to activate the keys
mechanical piano, player piano
forte-piano, piano, pianoforte - a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
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pianola® [pɪəˈnəʊlə] N → pianola f
Pianola®
n → Pianola nt
pianola® [pɪəˈnəʊlə] n → pianola ®
pianola® [pɪəˈnəʊlə] n → pianola ®


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The lamp, it was tacitly felt by everybody, was dignifying the party, and providing sufficient entertainment simply by its presence; being fully as satisfactory in its way as a pianola or a string band.
Rebecca Of Sunnybrook Farm by Wiggin, Kate Douglas View in context
If you listen to a man playing the pianola without looking at him, you will have images of his hands on the keys as if he were playing the piano; if you suddenly look at him while you are absorbed in the music, you will experience a shock of surprise when you notice that his hands are not touching the notes.
The Analysis of Mind by Russell, Bertrand View in context
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