Meaning of the word pianoforte in English

What does pianoforte mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

pianoforte

US /ˌpiː.ə.noʊˈfɔːr.teɪ/
UK /ˌpiː.ə.nəʊˈfɔː.teɪ/

Noun

a musical instrument played by striking keys that cause hammers to strike strings, producing sounds that can be varied in loudness

Example:
She practiced her scales on the pianoforte for hours.
The composer wrote a beautiful sonata for pianoforte.