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Harpsichords and pianos are completely different, the piano using hammers on the strings whereas the harpsichord is plucked by "quills". Harpsichords are shaped like a grand piano, but narrower and longer. There are also spinets and clavichords which are like small harpsichords.
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What is the name for a vertical piano?
All upright type pianos are vertical pianos. All horizontal pianos are grands. The smallest vertical is called a spinet then, console, studio and upright. There is no such thing as an "upright grand." It is just a name placed onto a piano.
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
The harpsichord produces sound when?
A harpsichord produces a sound by plucking a string when a key is pressed down.
What was the harpsichord made out of?
the harpsichord comes from many countries in Europe like Italy for example.
What instrument replaced the harpsichord as the most dominant instrument of the?
The piano replaced the harpsichord as the most dominant instrument.
What is the name for a vertical piano?
All upright type pianos are vertical pianos. All horizontal pianos are grands. The smallest vertical is called a spinet then, console, studio and upright. There is no such thing as an "upright grand." It is just a name placed onto a piano.
How do you use harpsichord in a sentence?
sentence of harpsichord
Was Handel's Capriccio written for harpsichord or piano?
Harpsichord
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!!
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
What is a Cembalo?
harpsichord
What has the author Fernando Valenti written?
Fernando Valenti has written: 'The harpsichord' -- subject(s): Harpsichord
The harpsichord produces sound when?
A harpsichord produces a sound by plucking a string when a key is pressed down.
What was the harpsichord made out of?
the harpsichord comes from many countries in Europe like Italy for example.
What instrument replaced the harpsichord as the most dominant instrument of the?
The piano replaced the harpsichord as the most dominant instrument.
