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The History of Keyboards
Title: The History of Keyboards
Category: Arts & Humanities / Artists
Details: Words: 456 | Pages: 1.9 (approximately 235 words/page)
The History of Keyboards
Piano
Invented
The piano was invented by Bartolommeo Cristofori in the early 18th century.
Construction
A musical instrument consisting of a number of wire strings stretched over a metal frame, which are hit by felt-covered wooden hammers operated by a keyboard. the grand piano, or vertical, as in the upright piano.
Action
Strings stretched over a metal frame, which are hit by felt-covered wooden hammers.
Synthesiser
Invented
A device that reproduces the sounds of conventional …showed first 75 words of 456 total…
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Accordion
Invented
The first accordions were made in 1822 by Friedrich Buschmann in Berlin.
Construction
Constructed of cellulose over a wood or metal frame, but sometimes other materials are used. Accordions come in the traditional wood stains as well as classic black and red.
Action
A musical instrument consisting of a rectangular bellows expanded and contracted between the hands. Buttons or keys operated by the player open valves, allowing air to enter or to escape.
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