upright piano

noun

1. a piano with an upright rectangular body and with its strings running vertically. Compare spinet ( def 1 ).

upright piano

noun

1. a piano which has a rectangular vertical case Compare grand piano

Example Sentences

A harpsichord, a theorbo and a viola da gamba sound alongside an upright piano and an electric organ.

From New York Times

Later, she reached even further into history for the lovesick “Tim McGraw,” her first single as a teenage country phenom, which she performed here on an upright piano painted with flowers.

From Los Angeles Times

Uniforms can be passed down in the family, but these days a lot of us are trying to reduce our possessions, whether they’re hardcover books, sports trophies or upright pianos.

From Washington Post

But during lockdown Bullock remained an active online presence calling for inclusivity in the arts, opera in particular, and performing intense as ever even on Zoom, from home with her husband at their upright piano.

From Los Angeles Times

Decked out with a couch, rugs, mood lighting, sound equipment and an upright piano, this garage is designed for making noise.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• grand piano
• instrument
• keyboard