"pianola" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pianolas [plural]
Rhymes: -əʊlə Etymology: piano + -ola Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|piano|ola}} piano + -ola Head templates: {{en-noun}} pianola (plural pianolas)
  1. (music) A mechanical piano which uses a roll of perforated paper to operate its keys, instead of being played by a pianist. Categories (topical): Music Synonyms: player piano
    Sense id: en-pianola-en-noun-EgjXMwSc Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ola Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 85 15 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -ola: 76 24 Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
  2. (bridge) A hand that is easy to play, i.e. one that "plays itself". Categories (topical): Bridge
    Sense id: en-pianola-en-noun-eXOl~GeE Topics: bridge, games

Inflected forms

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