thumb piano
US /ˈθʌm ˌpiˈæn.oʊ/
UK /ˈθʌm ˌpiˈæn.oʊ/
1.
piano a pollice, kalimba
a musical instrument of African origin, consisting of a wooden board or resonator with a series of staggered metal tines that are played by plucking with the thumbs
:
•
She learned to play the thumb piano, producing soothing melodies.
Ha imparato a suonare il piano a pollice, producendo melodie rilassanti.
•
The sound of the thumb piano is often described as ethereal and calming.
Il suono del piano a pollice è spesso descritto come etereo e calmante.