Piano Quiz

Who invented the piano?

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Bartolomeo Cristofori

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Johann Sebastian Bach

In which year was the piano invented?

• 1600

• 1700

• 1800

• 1900

What was the piano originally called?

• Clavichord

• Harpsichord

• Pianoforte

• Organ

Which country is Bartolomeo Cristofori from?

• Germany

• Italy

• France

• Spain

Which famous composer was known as the "Father of the Symphony" and also wrote many piano sonatas?

• Joseph Haydn

• Franz Schubert

• Robert Schumann

• Franz Liszt

Which period in music history saw the rise of the piano as a popular instrument?

• Baroque

• Classical

• Romantic

• Modern

Which composer wrote the famous "Moonlight Sonata"?

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Frédéric Chopin

What is the name of the first piano piece ever composed?

• Sonata in C Major

• Minuet in G

• Sonata in F Minor

• Toccata and Fugue in D Minor

Which composer is known for his 24 Preludes and Fugues for piano?

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Frédéric Chopin

• Sergei Rachmaninoff

Which famous piano manufacturer was founded in 1853 in New York City?

• Steinway & Sons

• Yamaha

• Kawai

• Bösendorfer