German Conversation · Level 9
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German word
Klavier
Pronunciation
IPA/klaˈviːɐ̯/
Meaning
- neuter nounpiano
Example
Die Klaviere in diesem Saal sind neu.
The pianos in this hall are new.
More examples
Sie übt jeden Tag, Klavier zu spielen.
She practices playing the piano every day.
Core concept
A pianist presses a keyboard whose small hammers make strings vibrate and produce both melody and harmony.
Common phrases
Klavier spielen
play the piano
am Klavier sitzen
sit at the piano
Klavierunterricht nehmen
take piano lessons
Similar words
Piano: A piano commonly played at home or on stage.
Keyboard: An electronic keyboard instrument suited to portable use and band performances.
Digitalpiano: An electronic keyboard that recreates piano sounds for practice at home.
Definition in German
Ein Tasteninstrument mit festen Saiten und Hämmern, das sowohl als Soloinstrument als auch zur Begleitung verwendet wird.
Word origin
The German noun Klavier is borrowed from French clavier, which ultimately goes back to Latin clavis, 'key'.
Usage tips
- With spielen, the instrument often appears without an article: Ich spiele Klavier; am Klavier means 'at the piano'.
Related words
- Klavierspielpiano playingnoun
- Klavierspielerpianistnoun
- Klaviermusikpiano musicnoun