Steinways
Prestigious keyboard instruments
Steinways is the plural of Steinway, referring to pianos made by Steinway & Sons, the prestigious German-American manufacturer.
The name functions as shorthand for high-quality grand pianos: The concert hall houses two Steinways.
Like Stradivarius for violins, Steinway has become synonymous with excellence in its instrument class.
Imposing or splendid
- pianoKeyed percussion instrument
- concertLive musical performance
- uprightVertical or morally sound
- keysLock-operating instruments
ebony · ivory · soundboard · hammers · strings · pedals · keyboard · mahogany
Venue for orchestral performances
- recitalSolo musical performance
- virtuosoSupremely accomplished performer
- maestroDistinguished musical leader
- soloistUnaccompanied performer
accompaniment · Carnegie · stage · touring · recording · session · studio · rehearsal
Made manually, not machined
- artisanSkilled manual tradesperson
- workshopPlace for making or learning
- AstoriaPacific Northwest seaport
- HamburgGerman city-state, major port
luthier · woodworking · precision · seasoning · voicing · regulation · finishing · veneering
Commercial enterprise or guests
- familyRelated people together
- HeinrichGerman male name
- foundedBegan an institution
- New YorkNortheastern metropolis and state
trademark · logo · patent · dealership · restoration · certified · serial number · factory
grand
Imposing or splendid
keys · ebony · ivory · soundboard · hammers · strings · pedals · keyboard · mahogany · rosewood
concert hall
Venue for orchestral performances
- recitalSolo musical performance
- virtuosoSupremely accomplished performer
- maestroDistinguished musical leader
soloist · accompaniment · Carnegie · stage · touring · recording · session · studio · rehearsal · conservatory
handcrafted
Made manually, not machined
- artisanSkilled manual tradesperson
- workshopPlace for making or learning
- AstoriaPacific Northwest seaport
Hamburg · luthier · woodworking · precision · seasoning · voicing · regulation · finishing · veneering · casting
company
Commercial enterprise or guests
New York · trademark · logo · patent · dealership · restoration · certified · serial number · factory · legacy
luxury
Expensive nonessential comfort
- heirloomInherited family treasure
- investmentDeploying capital for returns
- auctionCompetitive public sale
collector · showroom · elite · exclusive · flagship · iconic · legendary · pedigree · refinement · status
Steinwaysdigital pianos
Electronic keyboard instruments
spinets · synthesizers · electric pianos · uprights · virtual instruments