German word

Keyboard

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkiːˌboːɐ̯t/

Meaning

  • neuter nounkeyboard

Example

Ich spiele gern am Keyboard.

I like to play the keyboard.

Illustration for Keyboard (keyboard)

More examples

Bei Konzerten muss ich mein Keyboard vor dem Auftritt aufbauen.

At concerts, I have to set up my keyboard before the performance.

Core concept

A compact electronic keyboard with selectable instrument sounds and built-in accompaniment patterns.

Common phrases

  • ein Solo am Keyboard spielen

    play a solo on the keyboard

  • die Tasten des Keyboard drücken

    press the keys of the keyboard

  • das Keyboard aufbauen

    set up the keyboard

Similar words

Digitalpiano: An electronic piano made for home practice and centered on an authentic piano tone.
Synthesizer: A keyboard instrument that uses electronic circuits to create and shape new sounds.
Klavier: A conventional piano whose hammers strike strings to produce its sound.

Definition in German

Ein kompaktes, elektronisches Tasteninstrument, das verschiedene digitale Klangfarben und Begleitfunktionen bietet.

Word origin

German borrowed Keyboard from English keyboard, a compound of key and board, and uses it for this electronic musical instrument.

Usage tips

  • In German, das Keyboard usually means an electronic musical keyboard, while a computer keyboard is normally die Tastatur.

Related words

  • Keyboardspielkeyboard playingnoun
  • Keyboardtechnikkeyboard techniquenoun

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