Pianola (Noun)
Meaning
A mechanically operated piano that uses a roll of perforated paper to activate the keys.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The old antique shop had an original pianola from the early 1900s that still worked flawlessly.
- She stumbled upon an unusual pianola in her grandfather's attic and immediately decided to restore it.
- My great-grandmother would dance to the rhythm of the pianola during her family's gatherings and parties.
- A restorer carefully took apart the old pianola in the parlor to fix its intricate inner mechanisms.
- Years later, the antiques collector finally managed to find the rare song roll needed to operate the vintage pianola.