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Keyboard Piano Set Keys Noun ˈkiːbɔːd ˈkiːbɔːrd Program

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Phonetic /ˈkiːbɔːd/ /ˈkiːbɔːrd/
Example
  • the program locks the keyboard until a password is given.
  • keyboard shortcuts
  • a piano keyboard
  • she plays keyboard and guitar.
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keyboard

(noun)/ˈkiːbɔːd/ /ˈkiːbɔːrd/
  1. the set of keys for operating a computer or typewriter, or the set of letters that you can touch to write on a smartphone or tablet
    • The program locks the keyboard until a password is given.
    • keyboard shortcuts

    Extra Examples

    • Arianne was tapping away at her keyboard.
    • Filled with inspiration, he started pounding his keyboard.
    • Using the mouse is quicker than typing it on the keyboard.
  2. the set of black and white keys on a piano or other musical instrument
    • a piano keyboard
  3. an electronic musical instrument that has keys like a piano and can be made to play in different styles or to sound like different instruments
    • COMPARE synthesizer
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/synthesizer
    • She plays keyboard and guitar.
    • He played the song on his keyboard.
    • The recording features Herbie Hancock on keyboard.
    • She sat down at the keyboard and started to play.
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