Is the piano a percussion instrument?

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The piano is a unique instrument that can be classified as both a percussion and a string instrument. It falls under the category of chordophones (string instruments) because its sound is produced by strings. However, it also has characteristics of percussion instruments because the strings are struck...
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The piano is a unique instrument that can be classified as both a percussion and a string instrument. It falls under the category of chordophones (string instruments) because its sound is produced by strings. However, it also has characteristics of percussion instruments because the strings are struck by hammers when keys are pressed. Therefore, the piano holds a dual classification in the world of musical instruments. read less
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Piano can be used as a percussion instrument and string instrument. When you press a note on the keyboard, a hammer strikes the string that produces the note. Since sound comes from something hitting another object, the piano is a percussion instrument. It's a percussion instrument where instead of striking...
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Piano can be used as a percussion instrument and string instrument. When you press a note on the keyboard, a hammer strikes the string that produces the note. Since sound comes from something hitting another object, the piano is a percussion instrument. It's a percussion instrument where instead of striking a drum, you're striking a string. read less
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No, it is considered as a chordophone.
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