Italian Word of the Day: Pianoforte
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Pianoforte
Meaning: Piano
Part of Speech: noun
Translation: The piano was invented by Bartolomeo Cristofori in Florence.
Context: Il pianoforte fu inventato da Bartolomeo Cristofori a Firenze.
Cultural nugget: The pianoforte was invented in Italy around 1700, getting its name from its ability to play both piano (soft) and forte (loud). Italy continues to be a center for piano music, hosting numerous prestigious piano competitions and festivals.
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