keyboard instrument
Piano, organ, and harpsichord are keyboard instruments. This topic is part of Instruments within Music. This page currently draws on 4 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
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keyboard instrument trivia questions
A keyboard instrument is played using rows of what?
Answer: Keys
Bonus fact: Piano, organ, and harpsichord are keyboard instruments.
Which keyboard instrument creates sound by striking strings with hammers?
Answer: Piano
Bonus fact: Pressing a piano key triggers a felt-covered hammer.
Which keyboard instrument traditionally plucks strings rather than striking them?
Answer: Harpsichord
Bonus fact: Harpsichord jacks pluck strings when keys are pressed.
What keyboard instrument was especially important in Baroque continuo playing?
Answer: Harpsichord
Bonus fact: The harpsichord commonly supplied harmonic support.