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The origins of the Piano:The Story of the Piano's Invention - Musical Instrument Guide - Yamaha Corporation
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National Museum of Musical Instruments in Rome, Italy Editorial Image - Image of national, displays: 164356250
Wings School of Music - Who invented the piano? The modern piano was invented by Bartolomeo Cristofori (1655–1731) of Padua. He was an expert harpsichord maker, employed by Ferdinando de' Medici, Grand
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Cristofori Pianoforte 1720 by Bartolomeo Cristofori standing next to piano. This is the forerunner of the modern piano Stock Photo - Alamy
The Piano: The Pianofortes of Bartolomeo Cristofori (1655–1731) | Essay | The Metropolitan Museum of Art | Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History
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