noun
piano
A2
Means 'piano' (musical instrument). Neuter noun: das Klavier. Plural Klaviere. Declension example: das Klavier (Nom. Sg.), die Klaviere (Nom./Acc. Pl.), des Klaviers or der Klaviere (genitive). Plural formed regularly with -e. Used both in classical and popular contexts.
Examples
Ich spiele Klavier.
I play the piano.
Sie übt jeden Tag am Klavier.
She practices the piano every day.
Der Nachbar brachte das Klavier ins Wohnzimmer, weil die Familie es drinnen aufstellen wollte.
The neighbor brought the piano into the living room because the family wanted to set it up inside.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a grand piano with black and white keys
Klavier ~ 'clavier' (keyboard), similar to English 'keyboard' roots
das: imagine a neutral piano case labeled 'das Klavier'
Notes
Plural: Klaviere. Common instrument word in music contexts.