NYT Dictionary

PIANOLA

/pi.əˈnəʊlə/
NounPI-a-no-lapi-a-no-la · 4 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2024, 2025

Meaning

A mechanical piano which uses a roll of perforated paper to operate its keys, instead of being played by a pianist.

Etymology

Origin: Italian

Etymology tree Italian pianobor. English piano English -ola English pianola From piano + -ola.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

player pianomechanical piano

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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