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56ce0f42aab44d1400b8841e | Frédéric_Chopin | All of Chopin's compositions include the piano. Most are for solo piano, though he also wrote two piano concertos, a few chamber pieces, and some songs to Polish lyrics. His keyboard style is highly individual and often technically demanding; his own performances were noted for their nuance and sensitivity. Chopin inve... | Which instrument do every one of his compositions include? | {
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