Questia Quiz - The Piano

Only one of the following statements is TRUE. Which one?

A. The piano is known as "The Queen of Instruments."
B. The total string tension in a concert grand piano is close to 20 tons.
C. Felt, buckskin, paper, steel, iron, and copper are among the materials used to make various parts of the piano's playing mechanism.
D. The first practical piano with an escapement mechanism for the hammers and capable of being played softly and loudly was built in Japan in 1887.

The one true statement – and correct Quiz answer – is C: Felt, buckskin, paper, steel, iron, and copper are among the materials used to make various parts of the piano’s playing mechanism. According to Piano World, because of its broad tonal and dynamic ranges and ability to produce melody and accompaniment at the same time, the piano is known as "The King of Instruments." The total string tension in a concert grand piano is actually close to 30 tons. And the first practical piano with an escapement mechanism for the hammers and capable of being played softly and loudly was built in 1700 by an Italian, Bartolomeo Cristofori.