1 Harpsichord Overview, History & Music
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What is the primary method of sound production in a harpsichord?

  • Blowing air through a tube
  • Hitting a drum surface
  • Striking a key
  • Plucking a string (correct)

    • Which musical era is heavily associated with the use of the harpsichord?

  • Classical Era
  • Romantic Era
  • Renaissance Era
  • Baroque Era (correct)

    • In what way does the sound quality of a harpsichord differ from that of a piano?

  • Softer and mellow
  • Brighter and more metallic
  • Louder and more resonant
  • Quieter and gentle (correct)

    • How does the functioning of a harpsichord differ from that of a piano?

    <p>Activates the strings with a keyboard mechanism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which family of instruments does the functioning of the harpsichord resemble more closely?

    <p>String instruments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between the harpsichord and the piano?

    <p>The method of producing sound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between the sound-producing mechanism of a harpsichord and a piano?

    <p>Harpsichord keys operate plectrums that pluck strings, while piano keys operate hammers that strike strings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of tone quality does a harpsichord produce?

    <p>Harmonic sounds with overtones above a fundamental pitch.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the performance capabilities of a piano that is lacking in a harpsichord?

    <p>Ability to produce sustained sounds using pedals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the orientation of the black and white keys on a harpsichord?

    <p>Half-step keys normally black on a piano are white on a harpsichord.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which era did the harpsichord have its most prolific time for music composition?

    <p>Baroque Era</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which composer is known for being one of the most prolific composers of harpsichord music during the Baroque Era?

    <p>J.S. Bach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the most famous solo works for harpsichord composed by Domenico Scarlatti?

    <p>Sonatas K2, K213, K208</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main reasons why pianos eventually replaced harpsichords as the dominant keyboard instrument?

    <p>Pianos were able to perform loud and quiet sounds, unlike harpsichords.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Agogik' technique is used by harpsichord performers for what purpose?

    <p>'Agogik' means adding variety to performances by playing fast and slow with subtle changes in rhythmic expression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the historical evidence of the existence of the harpsichord?

    <p>Evidence shows existence as early as 1400.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region was not central to harpsichord production and performance?

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

    What instrument inspired Italian instrument makers to further develop it into the harpsichord?

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

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