3 Pianoforte: Definition & History
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Who is credited with conceiving and constructing the pianoforte?

  • Johann Sebastian Bach
  • Joseph Haydn
  • Ludwig Beethoven
  • Bartolomeo Cristofori (correct)

    • What was the immediate predecessor to the modern piano?

  • Organ
  • Pianoforte (correct)
  • Clavichord
  • Harpsichord

    • Which two keyboard instruments were the predecessors of the pianoforte?

  • Harpsichord and organ
  • Clavichord and pianoforte
  • Harpsichord and clavichord (correct)
  • Organ and clavichord

    • How many keys did the pianoforte initially have?

    <p>48</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main difference between the harpsichord and the clavichord?

    <p>The harpsichord plucked the string, producing rich tone but no nuance, whereas the clavichord hit the string, offering more nuance from the performer but with less overall tone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What time period was the pianoforte primarily used as a keyboard instrument by classical composers?

    <p>Mid-1800s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main difference in the keyboard mechanism between the harpsichord and the pianoforte?

    <p>The pianoforte had a keyboard mechanism that struck the strings with a hammer, allowing the hammer to drop back down even if the key was still depressed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What addition by Cristofori eliminated the need for multiple rows of keylevers in the pianoforte?

    <p>The creation of a 'soft pedal' that physically moved the keyboard to the right, allowing for a quieter sound.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What forced pianoforte builders to utilize cast iron frames and thicker strings made from metal?

    <p>The need for fuller and louder sounds as concerts were more commonly performed in large concert halls.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of the pianoforte gave players the ability to make decisions on the amount of sound?

    <p>The ability of the player to press the key with more force, moving the hammer at a faster rate, hitting the string harder, and making a louder sound.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was significant about the number of strings used for each note in the pianoforte?

    <p>It created a wider range of sound dynamics by using different numbers of strings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What made upright pianos different from grand pianos?

    <p>Upright pianos required less floor space and had vertical strings and mechanism instead of horizontal ones stretched across a grand frame.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What allowed for a quieter sound in upright pianos?

    <p>'Soft pedal' that physically moved the keyboard to allow for a quieter sound.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Cristofori's experiment with a new keyboard mechanism lead to the creation of a new musical instrument?

    <p>It struck the strings with a hammer, allowing the hammer to drop back down even if the key was still depressed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was added as a priority by mid-19th century pianoforte builders?

    <p>More keys added becoming a priority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature did modern pianos take from Cristofori's design?

    <p>Ability to hit multiple strings for each note</p> Signup and view all the answers

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