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    The document outlines the history of the piano, beginning with early keyboard instruments like the dulcimer and clavichord. It then discusses how Bartolomeo di Francesco Cristofori developed the piano to allow for greater musical expression. The document proceeds to examine the history of the piano in classical music, dividing it into the Classical, Romantic, and Impressionistic periods and noting characteristics of each as well as famous composers and uses of the piano.

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    The document outlines the history of the piano, beginning with early keyboard instruments like the dulcimer and clavichord. It then discusses how Bartolomeo di Francesco Cristofori developed the piano to allow for greater musical expression. The document proceeds to examine the history of the piano in classical music, dividing it into the Classical, Romantic, and Impressionistic periods and noting characteristics of each as well as famous composers and uses of the piano.

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    History of the Piano


    I. Physical History
    A. Keyboard instruments before piano
    1. Dulcimer
    2. Clavichord
    3. Etc.
    B. How the harpsichord became the piano
    1. Desire for instrument like harpsichord with greater expression
    2. How Bartolomeo di Francesco Cristofori achieved this wish
    II. History in Classical Music
    A. Classical Period
    1. Characteristics
    2. Famous composers of piano
    3. Use of the piano
    B. Romantic Period
    1. Characteristics
    2. Famous composers of piano
    3. Use of the piano
    C. Impressionistic Period
    1. Characteristics
    2. Famous composers of piano
    3. Use of the piano

    Works Cited
    "History of the Piano." Pianonet. National Piano Foundation, 14 Aug. 2004. Web. 22 Nov. 2016.
    Kauble, Martin E. "Music History - The Classical Period." Piano Studio of Martin E. Kauble,
    NCTM. Kauble Piano Studio, 15 Aug. 2003. Web. 22 Nov. 2016.
    Kauble, Martin E. "Music History - The Impressionistic Period." Piano Studio of Martin E.
    Kauble, NCTM. Kauble Piano Studio, 15 Aug. 2003. Web. 22 Nov. 2016.
    Kauble, Martin E. "Music History - The Romantic Period." Piano Studio of Martin E. Kauble,
    NCTM. Kauble Piano Studio, 15 Aug. 2003. Web. 22 Nov. 2016.

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