Keyboard Definition & Meaning

keyboard
noun
  1. device consisting of a set of keys on a piano or organ or typewriter or typesetting machine or computer or the like
  2. holder consisting of an arrangement of hooks on which keys or locks can be hung

"Keyboard" in song lyrics

See how keyboard is used in real songs:

  • "Sounding like my girl's cat when it walks across my keyboard"
    7L & Esoteric — Mercy Killing
  • "Hit record, Play the keyboard"
    Bolo Gah f/ Dragonfly, Long Axe — Back the Track Up
  • "You never knew Sauk's could rock the keyboard"
    Choclair f/ Ol' Dirty Bastard, Saukrates — Suave Dirt Dogs

Usage tips for "keyboard"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "keyboard" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for keyboard to find words that pair well.

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