DIGITORIUM

Etymology

Noun

digitorium (plural digitoriums)

A small keyboard used by pianists for exercising the fingers, without producing any sound; a dumb piano.

Source: Wiktionary


Dig`i*to"ri*um, n. Etym: [NL., fr. L. digitus a finger.]

Definition: A small dumb keyboard used by pianists for exercising the fingers; -- called also dumb piano.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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