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Framed Print of Square Piano ca. 1790 Possibly German Practically the smallest
Square Piano ca. 1790 Possibly German Practically the smallest, simplest piano imaginable, this instrument was carried wherever its quiet music was wanted. The rectangular case and layout of the keys, strings, and soundboard derive from the clavichord. Unlike a clavichord's fixed tangents which contact the strings while they sound, the piano's hinged hammers bounce away, letting the strings vibrate freely. The hammer's lever adds velocity to the blow, allowing a louder sound than the clavichord tangent's gentle tap. The specific type of action found in this instrument is a primitive version of Square Piano ca. 1790 Possibly German Practically the smallest, simplest piano imaginable, this instrument was carried wherever its quiet music was wanted. The rectangular case and layout of the keys, strings, and soundboard derive from the clavichord. Unlike a clavichord's fixed tangents which contact the strings while they sound, the piano's hinged hammers bounce away, letting the strings vibrate freely. The hammer's lever adds velocity to the blow, allowing a louder sound than the clavichord tangent's gentle tap. The specific type of action found in this instrument is a primitive version of the German prellmechanik and each hammer strikes a single string. This tiny piano lacks dampers, so every tone overlaps the next as in a harp or hammer dulcimer. The instrument case is made of cherry wood. The piano has 54 keys (C-f3), with walnut or stained boxwood naturals and lighter wood accidentals.. Square Piano 503902. © MET/BOT
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Media ID 50223494
1790 18th Century Acoustic Action Case Crafting Dynamics Function Hammer Keyboard Keys Layout Lever Mechanical Music Instrument Musical Portable Rectangular Sound Strings Tone Tool Velocity Vibration
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 17.3cm (9.6" x 6.8")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
