Is piano considered a string intsrument or a percussion?
A more accurate answer would be keyboard. But generally it’s considered a percussion instrument. It’s never classified as string. If it’s in an orchestra it will be placed together with the other percussions, unless it’s a solo concerto – then it’ll be right in the middle of the stage with the orchestra surrounding it in a fan-shape formation. It is NOT, and I repeat NOT a string instrument!! The sound is produced by hammers striking strings inside the piano. Any form of sound production via hitting is considered percussive.
