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1
What is the main difference between a Harpsichord and Piano
Piano keys are plucked Harpsichord they are hit
Piano keys are hit Harpsichord they are plucked
2
Which company gifted a piano to Beethoven?
Broadbent and Sons
Broadwood & Sons
Woodwood & Sins
Steinway
3
Which Era is Beethoven most famous for
Romantic
Baroque
Modern
Classical
4
A Concert Grand Piano can have up to how many parts?
14000
12000
11000
10000
5
Which instrument was used before the Piano
Drum Kit
Harpsichord
Trumpet
Harp
6
Which Academy does the presenter visit?
Guildhall School of music
Royal academy of music
Royal music school
The Blue School
7
In which century did the piano first exist?
20th
17th
19th
18th
8
Why did Beethoven need a louder piano?
His neighbours loved his playing
He couldnt see any more
His smell had disappeared
His hearing was deteriorating
9
Who was it originally designed for?
Composers
Aristocrats
Kings and Queens
Farmers
10
What were the limitations of the Harpshichord?
Cant change the dynamics
Not enough wood
Too loud
Too big to fit in the room