5 Piano Keyboards | Key, Notes & Parts
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How many keys does a standard piano have?

  • 12
  • 52
  • 88 (correct)
  • 36
  • What type of notes do the white keys on a piano play?

  • Low-pitched notes
  • Flats and sharps
  • High-pitched notes
  • Standard notes (correct)
  • What do the black keys on a piano play?

  • Low-pitched notes
  • High-pitched notes
  • Standard notes
  • Flats and sharps (correct)
  • What is the purpose of the pedals on the bottom of the piano?

    <p>To remove the dampers and allow continued ringing of notes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are piano keys read?

    <p>From left to right</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the piano keys?

    <p>To strike the strings and produce the intended notes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pedal on a piano moves the hammers closer to the strings, creating softer tones?

    <p>Left pedal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of middle C on a piano?

    <p>It is an important resting position for the right thumb when playing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an octave represent in musical terms?

    <p>A note that is twelve half-steps higher than its counterpart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Bartolomeo Cristofori invent the modern piano?

    <p>To create an instrument like the harpsichord that could be played loudly and softly</p> Signup and view all the answers

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