piano vs softness

softness vs piano

piano and softness both are nouns.

piano is an adjective but softness is not an adjective.

piano is an adverb but softness is not an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
piano	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
softness	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, softness is a hypernym of piano; that is, softness is a word with a broader meaning than piano:

piano: (music) low loudness
softness: a sound property that is free from loudness or stridency

piano (noun)	softness (noun)
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds	the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded
(music) low loudness	a sound property that is free from loudness or stridency
	a disposition to be lenient in judging others
	acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered
	the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man)
	the quality of being indistinct and without sharp outlines
	a visual property that is subdued and free from brilliance or glare
	a state of declining economic condition
	poor physical condition; being out of shape or out of condition (as from a life of ease and luxury)
	the quality of weather that is deliciously mild and soothing

piano (adjective)	softness (adjective)
(used chiefly as a direction or description in music) soft; in a quiet, subdued tone

piano (adverb)	softness (adverb)
used as a direction in music; to be played relatively softly

Difference between piano and softness

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