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From which country does the piano originate?
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France
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- France
- Italy
- Austria
- Germany
Explanation & Context
The piano was invented in Italy around the year 1700 by Bartolomeo Cristofori, a harpsichord maker serving the Medici court in Florence. He originally named the instrument the *gravicembalo col piano e forte*, referencing its unique ability to play notes at different volumes.
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