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1. Most notations for piano music are in Italian, and that even includes the word 'piano' itself. What does 'piano' translate to in English?
2. Most pianos have 88 keys, with 52 white and 36 black notes. What is the interval between a white key and the adjacent black one called?
3. One of the more basic exercises on a piano was playing scales, and there are several different types. What would be the first scale that a new pianist would learn?
4. The first note learned is usually Middle C (technically known as C4). It is located in the centre of a keyboard. Notes to the right-hand side of this key are called 'treble notes', but what are the notes to the left called?
5. Tone is one aspect of a piano piece, but there are several others. What term is used for the speed that a tune is played at?
6. Loudness is another variable when playing a piano. Which of these symbols would be used to instruct you to play very loudly?
7. Not all musical instructions are indicated by letters or words, with a whole range of symbols being used, too. If you see a sign that looks like a long 'V' turned on its side, with the opening facing right, what would you do?
8. Every white note on a piano keyboard is named and denoted by one of the first seven letters of the alphabet. The dark notes are also named, relative to the nearest white note(s). What two words are used to denote black notes?
9. The length of each individual note also has its own set of words and symbols, too. Playing a key or set of keys quickly or slowly will define a whole tune. Which of these is the 'whole note', meaning that it is held for a whole bar in common time?
10. What term is used for a set of notes (2 or more), played together?
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