Keyboard Kuizz

Where was the first pianoforte exhibited in 1709?

• Naples

• Rome

• Milan

• Florence

• Venice

Which maker alongside J.S Bach made the first equal-tempered pianoforte in 1745?

• Cristofori

• Silbermann

• Stein

• Pape

• Bechstein

Which of the following is true about the basic piano action diagram

• The diagram shows a single jack for one key

• the section marked g is called the spring

• the part that is marked ha is called the escapement

• k marks the string

In Clavichord, what is the action that hits the keys from below

(a)  

True or false: The fretted harpsichord is the one that has independent strings for each note

• True

• False

Which of these statements are true about the double escapement action

• They secured a patent

• Faster notes are able to be played

• Up till 1842 the double escapement was only available on concert grands

• A triple escapement has now replaced the former action

In a harpsichord, what can the plectrum be made of

• Quill

• Leather

• Plastic

• Silk

What was known as the "Turkish stop" or a "Jannisary stop"

• percussive instruments fitted in the piano

• A playing technique to end a piece

• A piano disguising as a zoo animal

• A famous piece for the piano

Which of the following was the predecessor of the harpsichord

• Spinet

• Virginal

• Psaltry

• Viol

What were other names of the Echiquire?

• Chekker

• Schachbret

• Clavicymbolum

• Clavichordum