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Definition of Fallboard
1. Noun. The hinged protective covering that protects the keyboard of a piano when it is not being played.
Group relationships: Forte-piano, Piano, Pianoforte
Generic synonyms: Protection, Protective Cover, Protective Covering
Definition of Fallboard
1. Noun. (music) The hinged cover which protects the keyboard of a piano when not in use ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Fallboard
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Fallboard
Literary usage of Fallboard
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Variations by James Huneker (1921)
"And then this wizard lifted the fallboard of my piano and, quite forgetful of
that "contract," began playing. And how he did play! Ye gods! ..."
2. Machine Molder Practice: An Instructive, Illustrated Manual on Molder Work by William Henry Rohr (1919)
"... pianos is also a particular piece of work and one that requires the use of Fig.
20. Cross-section of front fallboard. a trough for the first run and a ..."
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