What physics concepts apply to pianos besides mechanics?

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This is more of a general question:
In what ways (besides mechanical), can physics be applied to Pianos? I'm already onto strings and energy, but are there any other ways?

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There are lots of mathematical relations in music that you would play on a piano. What things sound discordant etc. Other than that though, what is the piano but a set of vibrating strings producing sound waves?

I suppose we could slide a piano down an inclined plane if you like... maybe get a nice Doppler shift if it's going fast enough...