The Clue
Instrument for Percy Grainger (5 letter answer)
The Answer
PIANO
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Notes
The answer PIANO is seen frequently, appearing about once every 120 puzzles.
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Definition
PIANO as a noun:
1. (piano, pianoforte, forte-piano) = a stringed instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
2. (piano, pianissimo) = (music) low loudness
PIANO as an adjective:
1. (piano, soft) = used chiefly as a direction or description in music; "the piano passages in the composition"
PIANO as an adverb:
1. (piano, softly) = used as a direction in music; to be played relatively softly