Music With Predominant Use or Influence Of The Piano A Musical Instrument Played By Means Of A Keyboard. Although Not Portable And Often Expensive The Piano's Versatility And Ubiquity Have Made It One Of The Most Familiar Musical Instruments. The Word Piano Is A Shortened Form Of The Word Pianoforte Italian For Soft/loud Which Refers To The Instrument's Responsiveness To Keyboard Touch Allowing The Pianist To Produce Notes At Different Dynamic Levels By Controlling The Speed With Which The Hammers Hit The Strings. This Was A Dramatic Innovation At The Time Of The Piano's Invention Forever Changing Composition For Keyboard. This Invention Coincided With The Romantic Era Which Has Many Musical Characteristics Including A Shift Away From Step Dynamics To Dramatic Crescendo Decrescendo And Subito Markings. Read More On Last.Fm. User-Contributed Text Is Available Under The Creative Commons By-SA License Additional Terms May Apply. Piano Every artist, every band, and every song you can imagine, from the newest to the oldest, are easily accessible through Frogtoon Music. Get ready to indulge yourself and allow the music to enrich your soul, ignite your passion, awaken your emotions, and bring back some beautiful memories. The following is a directory of top artists and bands from Piano: