keyboard

• Eingabegerät mit einer Anordnung von Tasten, das zum Tippen von Text und Eingeben von Befehlen in einen Computer, eine Schreibmaschine oder ein anderes elektronisches Gerät dient. Im weiteren Sinne auch eine Tastatur für Musikinstrumente wie Klavier oder Orgel.

A noun referring to an input device consisting of a set of keys used to type text and enter commands into a computer, typewriter, or other electronic device.

1. Computer input deviceA1formal

   A panel of keys used to input text and commands into a computer or other electronic device.

   Tastatur

   • She typed the report on her keyboard.
   • The keyboard has a numeric keypad on the right side.
   • He spilled coffee on his keyboard and it stopped working.

2. Musical instrumentA2formal

   A set of keys on a piano, organ, or synthesizer used to produce musical notes.

   Musikinstrument

   • She practiced scales on the keyboard every morning.
   • The musician played a beautiful melody on the keyboard.
   • He bought a new electronic keyboard for his band.

   Synonymeclavierkeyboard instrument