Definition of Fallboard

1. Noun. The hinged protective covering that protects the keyboard of a piano when it is not being played.

Exact synonyms: Fall-board
Group relationships: Forte-piano, Piano, Pianoforte
Generic synonyms: Protection, Protective Cover, Protective Covering

Definition of Fallboard

1. Noun. (music) The hinged cover which protects the keyboard of a piano when not in use ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Fallboard

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Fallboard

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fallacious
fallaciously
fallaciousness
fallacy
fallacy fallacies
fallacy fallacy
fallal
fallaleries
fallalery
fallals
fallaway
fallaways
fallback
fallbacks
fallboard (current term)
fallboards
falled
fallen
fallen angel
fallen angels
fallen arch
fallen arches
fallen asleep
fallen back on
fallen in
fallen off
fallen out
fallen over
fallen pregnant

Literary usage of Fallboard

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Variations by James Huneker (1921)
"And then this wizard lifted the fallboard of my piano and, quite forgetful of that "contract," began playing. And how he did play! Ye gods! ..."

2. Machine Molder Practice: An Instructive, Illustrated Manual on Molder Work by William Henry Rohr (1919)
"... pianos is also a particular piece of work and one that requires the use of Fig. 20. Cross-section of front fallboard. a trough for the first run and a ..."

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