WONDER #665: How Do You Play the Piano?

Question 1 of 3

The piano was invented by ________________ in the 1690s.

1. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
2. Herman Poll
3. Bartolomeo Cristofori
4. Elisha Gray

Question 2 of 3

Which statement about pianos is NOT true?

1. The white keys on a piano are often called the “ivories.”
2. Most pianos have a mouthpiece on the side for air.
3. Most pianos have over 200 strings.
4. The piano has three pedals.

Question 3 of 3

The piano’s original name was _______________.

1. harpsichord
2. mezzo-piano
3. mandolin
4. pianoforte

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