keyboard

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The design for devices such as the MacBook Air saw keyboards fitted with a two-sided hinged keyboard switch, which somewhat resembled butterfly wings.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

North “was a keyboard wizard,” the group added, “who brought an unmatched intensity and emotional depth to every performance” and whose work “created ‘aural landscapes’ that balanced virtuosity with soulful, radio-friendly hooks.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

In one test, I intended to type “because we” and the keyboard failed to insert the “w.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

James: I bought the kids a keyboard for Christmas.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Others prefer scientific pitch notation, which simply labels the octaves with numbers, starting with C1 for the lowest C on a full-sized keyboard.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones