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Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
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
