Clavichords
What object can a clavichord be carried around like?
A box
How many rows of keys are there on a harpsichord?
2 rows
What is it called when a piano is played quietly?
Piano
What do we call the modern day piano?
The grand piano
What do we call music that sounds happy?
Major
Name a characteristic of the clavichord's sound
Small and quiet
Name a characteristic of the clavichord's sound
Loud and large
What is it called when a piano is played loudly?
Forte
What is most of a piano made of?
Wood
What do we call music that sounds sad?
Minor
What color is the main keys of a clavichord?
Black
How are the strings of a harpsichord played?
(hint: struck or pluck?)
The strings are plucked
Where was the piano invented?
Italy
What is the frame of a piano made of?
Iron
What section of the orchestra is the clarinet from?
Woodwind
What century was the clavichord invented?
14th century
What century was the harpsichord invented?
15th century
What kind of instrument is a piano?
Percussion
When was the piano invented?
16th century
What section of the orchestra is the trumpet from?
Brass
What type of instrument is the clavichord?
Percussion
What type of instrument is the harpsichord?
String
How many keys does a piano have?
88 keys
Who invented the piano?
Bartolomeo Cristofori
***surprise 5 point question!***
Who leads the orchestra? What do they hold?
A conductor holds a baton