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She likes to play the piano, and I, the violin.
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Narrator
She likes to play the piano, and I, the violin.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Comparing Hobbies
She enjoys playing the piano, while I prefer the violin.
Describing a Scene
The room was filled with music; she played the piano, and I, the violin.
Introducing People
This is Sarah, she plays the piano, and I play the violin.
Sharing Contrasting Preferences
She's a pianist, and I'm a violinist; we have different musical tastes.
Rephrased versions
Formal
Her musical instrument of choice is the piano; mine is the violin.
Casual
She's into piano, and I'm all about the violin.
Simpler English
She plays the piano, and I play the violin.
Phrases to learn
play the piano
To perform music on the piano.
play the violin
To perform music on the violin.