What was the piano first referred to as?
Correct answer: Pianoforte
SOOTI
I used to have an aunt who could hear a piece of music once and then play it perfectly on the piano.
CageFreeDynamo50
happy new year all
Nicoletta
I have been playing piano by ear for 40 years. I listen to music and then play. I love the piano. Own both piano and keyboard, which is electric ⚡
SOS
Gary, Isn't a player piano the same as a pianola that has pedals & bellows & plays the music by pushing air through the holes of a scroll?
Sassy31960
Ralph, It is claimed by both strings and percussion.
Biggles54
SOOTI, OMG! That is such a talent.
meh
the first claviers were called fortepianos because they were the first keyboards to have a pedal to provide dynamic range. the term pianoforte came later.
Ralph
it's a percussive instrument
Gary
JezzerLX, a player piano is an upright.
AluminumZebra10429
TQOP24,
it was called the fortepiano