piano
what it is
Music with predominant use (or influence) of the piano, a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. Although not portable and often expensive, the piano's versatility and ubiquity have made it one of the most familiar musical instruments. The word piano is a shortened form of the word pianoforte (Italian for soft/loud), which refers to the instrument's responsiveness to keyboard touch, allowing the pianist to produce notes at different dynamic levels by controlling the speed with which the hammers hit the strings.
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✦ who's making it, level by level
level 2 · the door
big names with a sharper edge
level 3 · one step out
cult favorites and indie darlings
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
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questions
What is piano?
Music with predominant use (or influence) of the piano, a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. Although not portable and often expensive, the piano's versatility and ubiquity have made it one of the most familiar musical instruments. The word piano is a shortened form of the word pianoforte (Italian for soft/loud), which refers to the instrument's responsiveness to keyboard touch, allowing the pianist to produce notes at different dynamic levels by controlling the speed with which the hammers hit the strings.
What are good piano albums to start with?
Try Under the Pink by Tori Amos, Divenire by Ludovico Einaudi, White Chalk by PJ Harvey, and Spaces by Nils Frahm.
Who are some women making piano?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/piano/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making piano, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20