melopiano
/ˌmɛləʊpɪˈanəʊ/Music. Now historical
noun
A device fitted to a piano to allow the production of sustained notes; a piano fitted with such a device.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in John Stainer (1840–1901), musicologist and composer. Probably from Italian melopiano from melo- + piano.
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