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It was popular since its invention at the XV (15th) century, because it was the first keyboarded instrument, and was regarded as a superior, upper class instrument. However it slowly got less popular with the appearance of the piano in the early XVIII (18th) century.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe harpsichord fell out of favour at the end of the 18th century after the invention of the piano. By 1800 it was almost completely gone and no new compositions were being made for the instrument.
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∙ 13y agoHarpsichords were very popular before the piano was invented. The piano took its place when it was introduced. Harpsichords are still used today though.
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∙ 12y agoI don't know
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∙ 14y agoIn the Baroque Era. (1600-1750)
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What was the most popular instrument of baroque period?
Harpsichord
How many different things can a double manual harpsichord do compared to a single manual harpsichord?
A double manual harpsichord's lower keyboard can be shoved in so that both keyboards are playing at the same time, which can produce a louder sound, and if it has a buff stop, one keyboard will be playing with the buff stop while the other is not.
What musical instrument did the guitar replace?
The guitar replaced the Lute which was very popular in medieval musical period.
Which keyboard instrument has strings that are plucked instead of struck when the keys are pressed?
A harpsichord was the keyboard instrument before piano fortes, the modern piano. Unlike a piano, where hammars hit the strings, a harpsichord's strings were plucked by quills, or "jacks." Harpsichords were used by Bach and other composers of that time period.
Which instrument stopped being used during the baroque period and was replaced by which one?
The harpsichord was replaced by the piano.
What was the most popular instrument of baroque period?
Harpsichord
What instrument was popular during the renaissance?
The harpsichord was a popular instrument during the Renaissance.
Who was famous for writing for the harpsichord?
From the baroque period, which was when the harpsichord was most popular, J.S. Bach, J.P Rameau, François Couperin and Domenico Scarlatti.
How many different things can a double manual harpsichord do compared to a single manual harpsichord?
A double manual harpsichord's lower keyboard can be shoved in so that both keyboards are playing at the same time, which can produce a louder sound, and if it has a buff stop, one keyboard will be playing with the buff stop while the other is not.
When were harpsichord used?
Harpsichords were very popular in the 16th century, but once the piano was later invented, the harpsichord was somewhat replaced. Harpsichords are still used today.
What musical instrument did the guitar replace?
The guitar replaced the Lute which was very popular in medieval musical period.
Which keyboard instrument has strings that are plucked instead of struck when the keys are pressed?
A harpsichord was the keyboard instrument before piano fortes, the modern piano. Unlike a piano, where hammars hit the strings, a harpsichord's strings were plucked by quills, or "jacks." Harpsichords were used by Bach and other composers of that time period.
How do you use harpsichord in a sentence?
sentence of harpsichord
When was the harpsichord most popular?
During the Baroque Era (1600-1750) In the Classical Era it got replaced by the piano
Was Handel's Capriccio written for harpsichord or piano?
Harpsichord
Which instrument stopped being used during the baroque period and was replaced by which one?
The harpsichord was replaced by the piano.
What has the author Frank Hubbard written?
Frank Hubbard has written: 'Harpsichord regulating and repairing' -- subject(s): Construction, Harpsichord 'Harpsichord Kits'
