Harpsichord
Daniel Ruyneman has written: 'Sonatina for flute or oboe and harpsichord or piano' -- subject- s -: Sonatas - Flute and harpsichord -
piano
No, they were written for keyboard instruments such as piano and harpsichord also.
Harpsichord was before the piano.
Harpsichord
Clavichord and the harpsichord.
No. The harpsichord is not capable of producing a wide range of dynamics unlike the piano. Since its strings are plucked and not hit, the harpsichord can only keep one toned dynamic. Because of this, performances with different acoustics are difficult due to the limits of the harpsichord.
The harpsichord, clavichord and clavier are three such instruments.
You can't use dynamics or timbre on a harpsichord, but you can on a piano
Mozart played the piano, violin, organ, harpsichord, and maybe several other instruments.
George Barati has written: 'Two preludes for piano (1943)' -- subject(s): Piano music 'Two piano pieces (1948)' -- subject(s): Piano music 'Quartet for harpsichord, flute (and alto flute), oboe (English horn), double bass (or violoncello)' -- subject(s): Quartets (Harpsichord, flute, oboe, double bass)
Most of J.S. Bach's keyboard music was written for harpsichord or organ. The modern piano hadn't yet been invented during his lifetime.