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100

This former member of One Direction has recently released songs such as "Adore You" and "Watermelon Sugar".

Who is Harry Styles?

100

This term means to play fast or quickly. 

What is Allegro?

100
The name for the electronic version of the piano.

What is a keyboard?

200

This female singer, who became the youngest artist ever to be nominated for the four main categories of the Grammays in the same year, is known for songs such as "bad guy", "You Should See Me in a Crown", and "Lovely".

Who is Billie Eilish?

200

This term means to play a note short or detached. 

What is staccato?

200

The approximate date which the piano was invented. 

What is about 1700? (the exact date is uncertain)

300

This singer has had some recent hits such as "Truth Hurts" and "Juice".

Who is Lizzo?

300

This term means to play smoothly or connected. 

What is legato?

300

One of the effects teaching piano to children has, unrelated to music (supported by various studies). 

What is improving school performance, improving socializing skills, increasing creativity, and improving hand-eye coordination?

400

This Canadian singer is known for songs like "Never Say Never" and "Sorry", and recently released a new single called "Yummy".

Who is Justin Bieber?

400

This terms means a gradual decrease in speed. 

What is ritardando?

400

The country in which the piano was invented. 

What is Italy?

500

This rapper, married to Kim Kardashian, announced he would be running for president in 2020, and is known for songs like "Stronger", "I Love It", and "Flashing Lights".

Who is Kanye West?

500

This term indicates to play the music without a strict tempo. 

What is rubato?

500

The person who invented the piano.

Who is Bartolomeo di Francesco Cristofori?

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