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Where did the name piano come from?
Well, first the harpsichord was invented; this instrument was only soft so you could not get loud. Then the Gravicembalo col piano e forte was invented, which means "harpsichord with loud and soft". Needless to say, this was shortened to pianoforte which just means loud-soft. And then around 1900, it was shortened again to piano, which is ironic, because pianos can still play both loud and soft. But "piano" is just a whole lot more convenient to say.
Is a harpsichord a clavier?
Yes. I'm assuming that you are using the French word, clavier, to mean keyboard. The only difference is that the harpsichord would play the notes all the same volume while the piano, originally called the piano forte plays notes both quiet and loud.
What are the dynamics of baroque music?
They were much more limited. The harpsichord for example (the predecessor of the modern piano) could only play in mezzo-forte (medium), whereas sheet music was only written in piano (soft) or forte (loud).
Why was the piano invented?
I think the piano was invented for entertainment purposes.Keyboard instruments of the time had no way of controlling how loud or soft the tone was. The piano provided the solution to many problems suffered by musicians of the time.
How are dynamics and timbre controlled on a harpsichord?
You can't use dynamics or timbre on a harpsichord, but you can on a piano
Where did the name piano come from?
Well, first the harpsichord was invented; this instrument was only soft so you could not get loud. Then the Gravicembalo col piano e forte was invented, which means "harpsichord with loud and soft". Needless to say, this was shortened to pianoforte which just means loud-soft. And then around 1900, it was shortened again to piano, which is ironic, because pianos can still play both loud and soft. But "piano" is just a whole lot more convenient to say.
How have different piano styles been influenced throughout history?
Initially, piano music was essentially harpsichord music, but it soon developed its own unique way in the Romantic period, when it became the fundamental keyboard instrument, leaving the harpsichord to fall into obscurity. Pianos can be as loud or quiet as the player chooses, so a piece often has loud and quiet parts.
Does the harpsichord play light heavy big small short tall soft loud high-pitched or low pitched?
wekk yes high ptch it is
Is a harpsichord a clavier?
Yes. I'm assuming that you are using the French word, clavier, to mean keyboard. The only difference is that the harpsichord would play the notes all the same volume while the piano, originally called the piano forte plays notes both quiet and loud.
How do you use harpsichord in a sentence?
sentence of harpsichord
The piano was invented in Italy What does the word piano mean?
Piano means soft. Pianos were originally called piano-fortes because unlike the harpsichord they could be both loud and soft. Forte meaning loud. Eventually it was shortened to just piano.
Was Handel's Capriccio written for harpsichord or piano?
Harpsichord
What are the dynamics of baroque music?
They were much more limited. The harpsichord for example (the predecessor of the modern piano) could only play in mezzo-forte (medium), whereas sheet music was only written in piano (soft) or forte (loud).
What has the author Frank Hubbard written?
Frank Hubbard has written: 'Harpsichord regulating and repairing' -- subject(s): Construction, Harpsichord 'Harpsichord Kits'
What country is the harpsichord from?
The harpsichord is originally from Italy and dates back to the 16th century.
Who played the harpsichord?
Johann Sebastian Bach played the harpsichord!!
Why was the piano invented?
I think the piano was invented for entertainment purposes.Keyboard instruments of the time had no way of controlling how loud or soft the tone was. The piano provided the solution to many problems suffered by musicians of the time.
