Short Introduction to the Piano

What is a piano?

• A keyboard musical instrument with wire strings that sound when struck by hammers

• A stringed instrument played with a bow

• A percussion instrument played by hitting with sticks

• A wind instrument made of brass

How many keys does a standard modern piano have?

• 61 keys

• 52 keys

• 88 keys

• 76 keys

Who is often credited with inventing the piano?

• Niccolò Paganini

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Bartolomeo Cristofori

What is the range of a standard modern piano?

• Five full octaves

• Six full octaves

• Eight full octaves

• Seven full octaves plus a few keys

What are piano pedals used for?

• Changing the instrument's color

• Tuning the instrument

• Changing the tone of the instrument

• Changing the instrument's volume

What does the damper pedal on a piano do?

• Plays a pre-recorded tune

• Lifts all the felt dampers above the strings

• Mutes the sound

• Shifts the keyboard

Which of the following is not a type of piano?

• Upright piano

• Grand piano

• Square piano

• Circular piano

What material covers modern piano hammers?

• Wood

• Felt

• Leather

• Plastic

What was the main reason for the increase in loudness of modern pianos compared to those of the 18th century?

• Lighter strings

• Cast-iron frame capable of withstanding more tension

• Use of electric amplification

• Smaller concert halls

Who among the following was not a pianist?

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Frédéric Chopin

• Taylor Swift

• George Gershwin