Just as it sounds the name for this hinge originally comes from the type of hinge made to affix the heavy lid of a piano to the body of a piano.
Piano type door hinge.
The strength of a continuous piano hinge comes from its length rather than the thickness of the material or its width.
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A piano hinge also known as a continuous hinge is a long and narrow type of hinge that tends to span the entire length of a door or lid.
Entry door hinges one leaf mounts around the edge of the door for a secure hold while the other mounts to the frame.
Piano hinges may have mounting holes along their length or may be solid.
A black or white piano hinge is coated for corrosion resistance as well as decorative effect.