Piano

This instrument can make sounds by pressing the keys. It's a ....

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Which part of the piano is responsible for producing sound when a key is pressed?

• Strings

• Pedals

• Keys

• Hammers

What type of wave is primarily produced by a piano when a key is struck?

• Longitudinal wave

• Transverse wave

• Sound wave

• Electromagnetic wave

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Which scientific principle explains the vibration of piano strings?

• Newton's First Law

• Hooke's Law

• Bernoulli's Principle

• Archimedes' Principle

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What is the role of the soundboard in a piano?

• To amplify sound

• To dampen sound

• To produce sound

• To tune the piano

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Which material is commonly used for piano strings to ensure durability and sound quality?

• Copper

• Steel

• Aluminum

• Brass

How does the length of a piano string affect the pitch of the sound produced?

• Longer strings produce higher pitch

• Shorter strings produce higher pitch

• Length does not affect pitch

• Pitch is only affected by string tension

What is the function of the piano pedals?

• To change the pitch

• To sustain or dampen sound

• To adjust volume

• To tune the piano

Which of the following best describes the energy transformation in a piano when a key is pressed?

• Mechanical to thermal

• Mechanical to sound

• Sound to mechanical

• Thermal to sound

What is the typical frequency range of a piano?

• 20 Hz to 20 kHz

• 27.5 Hz to 4186 Hz

• 50 Hz to 5000 Hz

• 100 Hz to 10 kHz

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