Understanding the Harpsichord Mechanism

The video tutorial introduces the cravo, a string instrument similar to a harp or guitar, where sound is produced by plastic plectra. It explains the mechanism of sound production and provides a listening example of a Brazilian instrumental piece from the early 20th century, highlighting the unique sound of the cravo.

What type of instrument is the harpsichord?

• A bowed string instrument

• A plucked string instrument

• A percussion instrument

• A wind instrument

What is used to pluck the strings in a harpsichord?

• Rubber bands

• Wooden sticks

• Plastic plectra

• Metal picks

What are the components called that hold the plastic plectra in a harpsichord?

• Jumpers

• Bridges

• Hammers

• Keys

What happens when a key on the harpsichord is pressed?

• A hammer strikes the string

• The string is muted

• A plastic plectrum plucks the string

• The string is bowed

Which historical piece is played on the harpsichord in the video?

• A modern jazz piece

• A Brazilian lundu

• A classical symphony

• A Baroque sonata