History
What instrument did the piano replace?
The harpsichord
What do your fingers press to make the sound on a piano?
keys
What is the Italian word for soft?
piano
What are piano strings made of?
steel
What's the major difference between a PIANO and a HARPSICHORD?
The harpsichord only has one volume. The piano can play both loud and soft.
What century was the piano invented?
17th century (1694)
What actually hits the strings in a piano?
hammers
What is the Italian word for loud?
How many keys are on a standard piano?
88
Where did the ivory come from to make piano keys?
Elephant Tusks
What country did the first piano come from?
Italy
What part of the piano STOPS the sound?
dampers
What does "sustain" mean?
to hold
What WERE piano keys made of?
ebony and ivory
Trees
What is the original name of the piano?
Pianoforte
How many moving parts are in a standard piano?
10,000
What material covers the hammers inside the piano so they don't damage the strings?
felt
Name a composer who plays the piano?
Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Alicia Keys, Jerry Lee Lewis and SO MANY MORE
What is the purpose of the SOUNDING BOARD on a piano?
To make the sound even louder
Who invented the piano?
Bartolomeo Cristofori
What is the name of the pedal on the right?
Sustain (or damper) Pedal
What is the name of a person who plays the piano?
Pianist
What is one nickname give to the piano?
"The Ivories"
"The Eighty-eights"
"The Black and Whites"
About how many strings are inside a piano?
230