Fallboard (Noun)
Meaning
The hinged protective covering that protects the keyboard of a piano when it is not being played.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The piano's fallboard was opened to reveal the keys of the keyboard.
- After a long night of practice, the pianist gently closed the fallboard to protect the instrument.
- The beautiful polished wood of the fallboard was scratched by a careless mover.
- To tune the piano, the technician first lifted the fallboard to access the keys.
- The piano teacher reminded her students to keep their fingers off the fallboard, as the oils from their skin could damage the finish.