street piano
A "street piano" invites public interaction and spontaneous music-making in communal spaces.
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Definition
B2Modern Usage
(informal, public)A piano placed in a public area, accessible for anyone to play.
Example
- She stopped to play a tune on the street piano at the park.
- The street piano brought joy to passers-by as they took turns playing their favorite songs.
C1Historical
(historical, technical)A mechanical piano used by street entertainers, operated by turning a crank to play music.
Example
- In the 19th century, street performers often used a street piano to entertain crowds.
- The old street piano required a lot of manual effort to produce music.
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