What is another word for pianola?

Pronunciation: [pi͡ənˈə͡ʊlə] (IPA)

Pianola is a musical instrument that plays piano music automatically using perforated paper rolls instead of keys. In the USA, it is often referred to as a player piano or autopiano. In the United Kingdom, it is known as a pianola or a pneumatic piano. Other synonyms for pianola include reproducing piano, self-playing piano, and mechanical piano. The term "orchestrelle" is also used to describe a specific brand of pianola. The pianola enjoyed great popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and today, it is considered a fascinating artifact of musical technology and history.

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Usage examples for Pianola

But pianists have to be human unless you can afford a pianola.
"Somehow Good"
William de Morgan
I always think of you when I hear good music, and of your face when I told you that the only music I really liked was Scots songs played on the pianola!
"Olivia in India"
O. Douglas
There is one lamp and one table, and one stove, and unless papa plays the pianola there is nothing to do but talk.
"My War Experiences in Two Continents"
Sarah Macnaughtan

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