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Who is credited with conceiving and constructing the pianoforte?
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?
What was the immediate predecessor to the modern piano?
- Organ
- Pianoforte (correct)
- Clavichord
- Harpsichord
Which two keyboard instruments were the predecessors of the pianoforte?
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?
How many keys did the pianoforte initially have?
What was the main difference between the harpsichord and the clavichord?
What was the main difference between the harpsichord and the clavichord?
What time period was the pianoforte primarily used as a keyboard instrument by classical composers?
What time period was the pianoforte primarily used as a keyboard instrument by classical composers?
What was the main difference in the keyboard mechanism between the harpsichord and the pianoforte?
What was the main difference in the keyboard mechanism between the harpsichord and the pianoforte?
What addition by Cristofori eliminated the need for multiple rows of keylevers in the pianoforte?
What addition by Cristofori eliminated the need for multiple rows of keylevers in the pianoforte?
What forced pianoforte builders to utilize cast iron frames and thicker strings made from metal?
What forced pianoforte builders to utilize cast iron frames and thicker strings made from metal?
What aspect of the pianoforte gave players the ability to make decisions on the amount of sound?
What aspect of the pianoforte gave players the ability to make decisions on the amount of sound?
What was significant about the number of strings used for each note in the pianoforte?
What was significant about the number of strings used for each note in the pianoforte?
What made upright pianos different from grand pianos?
What made upright pianos different from grand pianos?
What allowed for a quieter sound in upright pianos?
What allowed for a quieter sound in upright pianos?
Why did Cristofori's experiment with a new keyboard mechanism lead to the creation of a new musical instrument?
Why did Cristofori's experiment with a new keyboard mechanism lead to the creation of a new musical instrument?
What was added as a priority by mid-19th century pianoforte builders?
What was added as a priority by mid-19th century pianoforte builders?
What feature did modern pianos take from Cristofori's design?
What feature did modern pianos take from Cristofori's design?
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