das Klavier, -e
piano
Ein Musikinstrument mit schwarzen und weißen Tasten, das Töne erzeugt, wenn man die Tasten drückt und Hämmerchen Saiten anschlagen.
The German word "Klavier" is a noun that refers to the musical instrument "piano." The term "Klavier" is often used interchangeably with "Piano", though "Klavier" can also broadly represent any stringed keyboard instrument like a harpsichord or clavichord in classical contexts.
There aren’t direct synonyms for "Klavier" concerning the specific instrument in ordinary German use, but related words include "Flügel" (grand piano), which describes a type of piano with a grand and horizontally elongated shape, in contrast with "Klavier", which is a generic or generalized term for pianofortes of both vertical (upright pianos) and grand designs. When one speaks specifically about "Klavier" it most often implies the upright piano due to everyday usage, whereas "Flügel" specifically points to grand pianos.
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Examples
Ich spiele gerne Klavier.noun
I like to play the piano.
Morgen übt Maria Klavier.noun
Tomorrow Maria practices piano.
In der Ecke steht ein altes Klavier.noun
In the corner stands an old piano.
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