Piano – Flashcards
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The upright piano was first developed in:
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Philadelphia, USA
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When performing, pianists are in direct contact with the source of the sound.
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False
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The one-piece cast-iron frame, a crucial development in the history of the piano, was invented by:
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Alpheus Babcock of Boston, USA in 1825
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There are [ ] keys in a full size piano keyboard.
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88
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The pedals are a crucial component of the piano. The function of the soft pedal is to reduce the amount and quality of the sound. On an upright piano, the soft pedal:
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Moves the hammers closer to the strings
