parlor grand
- noun
- /ˈpɑːrlər ɡrænd/
- Archaic
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piano de salón
- The parlor grand added elegance and rich sound to the living room.
- parlor grand piano
Examples
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A restored parlor grand can be a beautiful centerpiece in any home.
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She practiced every day on her family's cherished parlor grand.
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She bought a beautiful parlor grand for her living room.
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The parlor grand fit perfectly in the small space.
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She played a beautiful melody on her parlor grand piano during the dinner party.
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The parlor grand fit perfectly in the cozy living room, adding elegance to the space.
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He decided to invest in a parlor grand to practice his piano skills at home.
Synonyms
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3.0
A large piano shaped like a wing with a rich sound
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4.8
A small grand piano that fits in small rooms
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3.9
A small piano with a curved lid like a large piano that fits in a home
A small piano for home use that has a rich sound
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Morphology
The compound 'parlor grand' is directly interpretable as a type of grand (piano) intended for a parlor: combining 'parlor' (a room in the home) with 'grand' (grand piano) yields a straightforward compositional meaning. While precise size distinctions (smaller than a concert grand) are a technical detail, an average B1 learner who knows both constituents will understand it denotes a grand piano suited for domestic/salon use; many languages use the same noun+noun logic (e.g. 'piano de salón'), supporting transparency.
Etymology
Parlor grand The name parlor grand comes from the old word parlor for a home's sitting room and grand for a large piano. It was a smaller kind of grand piano made to sit in the 'parlor' or 'living room', so the term now means 'a small grand piano for home use'.