Definition

A type of mechanical piano that plays music automatically using a roll of perforated paper instead of being played by a person.

Example

The old pianola in the corner of the room played a beautiful melody all by itself.

Conversation

Have you ever tried playing a pianola?

No, I haven't! What's it like?

It's really fun and interesting since it plays music automatically.

That sounds cool! I’d love to give a pianola a try sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pianola → The word is a combination of "piano" (from Italian "piano", meaning soft or quiet, referring to the musical instrument) and "-ola" (a suffix used in the names of musical instruments, indicating a type of instrument). The term "pianola" refers to a player piano that automatically plays music, allowing for a soft and quiet performance without the need for a human player.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'piano' which means a soft musical instrument, and the suffix '-ola' that indicates it's a type of instrument. This helps you remember that a pianola is a type of piano that plays music automatically.

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