piano part

Felt-covered striking mechanism

A piano part is the music written specifically for piano in a larger composition, distinct from parts for other instruments or voices.

In ensemble works, the piano part may accompany singers or instrumentalists, or it may be integral to the texture: The piano part in that sonata is fiendishly difficult.

Also refers to the printed or digital sheet music containing just the piano portion.

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pedal · soft pedal · ivory · ebony · damper · soundboard · felt · action · keyboard · octave · chord · melody · accompaniment · treble · bass · left hand · right hand · bridge

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Opposites
wholeness vs. component

piano partgrand piano

Large horizontal keyboard instrument

upright piano

solo vs. accompaniment role

piano partsolo part

Music for one performer

lead vocal · melodic line

musical role/scoring

piano partfull score

Highest possible grade

orchestral score

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G