fortepiano

Definition

An early type of piano, primarily used in the 18th and early 19th centuries, characterized by a lighter, softer, and more delicate sound compared to the modern grand piano.

Etymology

Derived from the Italian 'forte' (loud) and 'piano' (soft), the name highlights the instrument's innovation of allowing the player to vary the volume of sound by changing the pressure applied to the keys.

In the news

The article mentions a rare fortepiano housed at the Eden-Tamir Music Center, noting that its lighter sound allows audiences to experience classical music by composers like Beethoven and Schubert as it was originally intended.

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The Jerusalem Post

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