Noun

Singular keyboard

Plural keyboards

keyboard (plural keyboards)

  1. A set of keys used to operate a typewriter, computer etc.
  2. (music) A component of many instruments including the piano, organ, and harpsichord consisting of usually black and white keys that cause different tones to be produced when struck.
  3. (music) A device with keys of a musical keyboard, used to control electronic sound-producing devices which may be built into or separate from the keyboard device.

Synonyms

  • (3): electronic keyboard

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From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License.
Sun Aug 2 19:48:57 2009

Look up keyboard in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Keyboards

Keyboard may refer to:

In music:

  • Electronic keyboard, a keyboard instrument (see above) in which key presses complete an electric circuit
  • Keyboard controller, an electronic keyboard used to send MIDI data to a computer or synthesizer
  • See sub-articles for various other types, including digital pianos, synthesizers, electric organs, etc.
  • Pedal keyboard, a foot-operated keyboard that is placed on the floor

From Wikipedia under the GNU Free Documentation License
Thu Aug 6 09:56:53 2009

What is a good wireless keyboard and mouse?
Q. I have my computer hooked up to my TV in my living room, the keyboard and mouse (Microsoft) I have now is wireless, and it doesnt reach far enough. I need a wireless/laser keyboard and mouse that will have a good reach. I dont want to spend a bunch of money either. Does anyone have any good suggestions? Logitech what?
Asked by MouthShart - Thu Mar 6 23:40:25 2008 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments

A. generally almost none of wireless bluetooth keyboard or mouse won't wrok more than 7 to 10 meter maximum coz they need to work on low power and if it's range is more it will use more power and for logitech you can check the following to see which one meet your budget and style , what you want.
Answered by Ability 24 - Fri Mar 7 08:57:24 2008

What is the difference between a keyboard and a synth keyboard?
Q. I'm not much of a pianist at all but I like my music to have an ambient background. I'm probably going to need a synth keyboard right? If someone could explain what the difference is exactly i'd appreciate it greatly.
Asked by Agent S - Sun Mar 16 23:32:53 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. a keyboard simply means an instrument with piano style keys. includes, pianos, organs, electric pianos, accordions, harpsichords, spinets, chordophones and, yes, synths. a Synth (short for synthesizer) simply means that the instrument electronically synthesizes (imitates / creates) sounds. all electronic keyboards today are synths. if I understand the sound you are looking for, what you need is a good workstation (i recommend Korg triton or Yamaha motif)
Answered by Mr. know-it-all - Sun Mar 16 23:43:45 2008

What is the best piano keyboard to buy?
Q. I am a piano teacher who teaches beginners and intermediate players. One of my students parents wants her to take piano lessons and buy a keyboard to practice on. She asked me what was the best one to buy, but I didn't really know. I know about pianos, but not keyboards. I recommended a Yamaha because I'm familiar somewhat with the brand, and know they make lots of other musical instruments besides just keyboards. Is that a good keyboard, and if so, what model? Thanks!
Asked by Rachel D - Fri Jun 19 10:38:39 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You want an 88 key piano, weighted keyboard, and the minimum number of on board samples, memory, etc. The more the technology and memory is dedicated to classical piano sound, the better. Yamaha , Roland and Korg are names that come up again and again. Roland has a brighter timbre which cannot be tempered down. It is excellent for cutting through pop sound mix arrangements. The sound is not generally desired by classical pianists. The Yamaha is most desired by classical pianists, for its tone, which is nonetheless a little too 'fluffy' in the medium setting and a little too bright in the bright setting (my opinion as western classical pianist). The Japanese have a taste for strong and delicate Pastel colors, and I would fault the Yamaha… [cont.]
Answered by petr b - Fri Jun 19 14:17:00 2009

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