Mr. Henry’s Piano - LESSON SIX

Who invented the piano?

• Bartolomeo Cristofori

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Around what year was the piano invented?

• 1900

• 1800

• 1700

• 1600

What does the word 'piano' mean in Italian?

• Instrument

• Quiet

• Musical

• Loud

What is the difference between a harpsichord and a piano?

• The piano has strings, the harpsichord doesn't.

• The piano uses electricity, the harpsichord does not.

• The harpsichord's strings are plucked, not struck.

• The harpsichord can play louder than the piano.

What was the original name of the piano?

• Harmonium

• Piano Forte

• Clavichord

• Stringboard

What does 'forte' mean in Italian?

• Loud

• Soft

• Slow

• Fast

How many measures are in the piece 'Barline Rock'?

• 5

• 3

• 6

• 4

What does a double bar line indicate in music?

• The end of the music

• A repeat section

• The start of a piece

• A change in tempo

What is sight reading in music?

• Memorizing a piece of music

• Reading music in the dark

• Playing music by ear without looking at the notes

• Playing through a piece of music for the first time without stopping

Which fingers are used to play 'Barline Rock'?

• 1, 2, and 4

• 1, 2, and 3

• 3, 4, and 5

• 2, 3, and 4