What does the passage mainly discuss?AnswerA. The historical development of the pianoB. The quality of tone produced by various keyboard instrumentC. The uses of keyboard instruments in various types of compositionsD. The popularity of the piano with composers

Select all the statements about pianos that are true.Multiple select question.The piano produces tones when keys are pressed and cause hammers to hit the strings.The piano originally operated much like an organ, using pipes to produce various tones.The piano was the first keyboard instrument to be widely used.The piano's name was derived from its ability to produce varied dynamic levels.

Select all the statements about the piano accompaniment in an art song.Multiple select question.The piano assists in interpreting the poem or text of the lied.The piano adds depth and dimension to the text.The piano provides only the harmonic function of the lied.The piano is passive, just providing support for the vocal part.

Select all the statements that describe some of the changes seen in musical form written after 1945.Multiple select question.It often follows traditional forms, such as rondo sonata.It follows its own laws.It is created as the piece itself is being composed.It unfolds with little or no repetition.

Select all the common motivations that romantic composers had for writing music.Multiple select question.To fulfill the requests of aristocratic patronsTo leave a musical legacyTo keep their job in a royal courtTo sell works to performing societies

Musicians playing “________ Music” use reconstructed instruments aspiring to revive the sound and style of that era. a. Loud b. Early c. Classical d. Reggae