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Contraposition Posted 13 years ago
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He performed to the accompaniment of ?? piano.
(with one piano player)
  

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"a" or "the" "The" could refer to a particular piano. It's also traditionally used to distinguish one instrument from another: Do you play the piano or the violin? " He played to the accompaniment of the piano, not the orchestra.

  • "a" or "the" "The" could refer to a particular piano.
  • It's also traditionally used to distinguish one instrument from another: Do you play the piano or the violin?
  • " He played to the accompaniment of the piano, not the orchestra.
  • (also, a piano, not an orchestra )
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"a" or "the"

"The" could refer to a particular piano.

It's also traditionally used to distinguish one instrument from another:
Do you play the piano or the violin?

We also ask, "Do you play piano or violin?"

He played to the accompaniment of the piano, not the orchestra. (also, a piano, not an orchestra)

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