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concert grand

n.
The largest grand piano, being roughly 2.75 meters (9 feet) in length, and having the volume, tone, and timbre appropriate for use in concerts.
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concert grand

n
(Instruments) a full-size grand piano, usually around 7 feet in length. Compare baby grand, boudoir grand
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con′cert grand′


n.
a grand piano of the largest size, being typically 9 ft. (2.7 m) in length.
[1890–95]
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Noun1.concert grand - a grand piano suitable for concert performancesconcert grand - a grand piano suitable for concert performances
grand piano, grand - a piano with the strings on a horizontal harp-shaped frame; usually supported by three legs
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