spinet

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Most of the songs from “Born to Run” were composed on that spinet piano, but the title track found its origins on that acoustic guitar in his bedroom.

From Salon • Mar. 4, 2026

Although the previous owner of the spinet piano in Diamond Park has not come forward, the Bernal Heights incident might tease a possible explanation for the appearance of the mysterious instrument.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 28, 2023

At the championship, they tackled such words as troika, jeremiad, syndrome, vitriol, spinet, bezoar and cynosure.

From Washington Times • Mar. 27, 2019

In the high-ceilinged taproom, which shares floor space with the tanks, a broken spinet piano is incorporated into the bar.

From New York Times • Apr. 25, 2018

The instrument commonly called the "piano" by the way, was originally called a "pianoforte" because it could play dynamics, unlike earlier popular keyboard instruments like the harpsichord and spinet.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones