Piano Quizzes & Trivia

The piano (an abbreviation of pianoforte) is a musical instrument played using a keyboard. It was invented in 1698 by an Italian, named Bartolomeo Cristofori. There is approximately 18 tons of pressure being exerted by the stretched steel piano strings.

In a concert grand, it is close to 30 tons of pressure, because the average string has about 160 pounds of tension, and there are 230 strings inside a typical piano. Also, there are over 12.000 parts in a piano, out of which 10.000 are moving.

Maybe you thought less of this musical instrument, but after taking these quizzes you will learn the answers to questions such as: “How is a grand piano different from all the others?”, “Can you name the basic parts of a piano?”, and “How is the third, or middle pedal, called?”.

Top Trending Quizzes

Am I A Pass, Merit, Or Distinction Piano Student?

Take this quiz to find out what it takes to be a distinction student in piano!

Questions: 29 | Attempts: 4541 | Last updated: Sep 8, 2020

Sample Question
Arrange these (School/work, Piano, CCA, Others) in order of priority (1 for most important to 4 for least important) –What rank would piano be?

2

3

4

A Quiz That Covers Basic Piano! Piano Lovers Quiz

The piano was originally called the pianoforte because of its ability to play notes both quietly and loudly. The piano has thousands of parts that work together to give great quality sound and soothing music for ears. Take up...

Questions: 8 | Attempts: 1401 | Last updated: Oct 23, 2018

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If a piece is in the key of C major, how many sharps or flats are there?

1 Flat

1 Sharp

None

Piano Primer Level, Quiz I

You’ve got to start somewhere, right? Well, today we’re going to look at the very basics of the piano. How much do you know about it before you’ve even pressed down on the keys? Let’s find out.

Questions: 12 | Attempts: 3737 | Last updated: Apr 27, 2021

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What colors are piano notes?

White and blue

White and black

Black and gray

Pink and purple

Pianomania Quiz: Trivia Questions!

Have you ever heard of Pianomania? Pianomania is a 2010 German-Australian Documentary/Musical. A man named Stefan, a piano tuner from the piano company Steinway & Sons, and his famous clients search for the perfect pitch....

Questions: 20 | Attempts: 1567 | Last updated: Apr 6, 2021

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The name 'piano' is actually a short form of the word 'pianoforte'. The instrument was named this because it was capable of producing:

...contrasting articulation.

... contrasting dynamics.

... contrasting timbres.

... such a large range of pitches.

Piano Quiz On Chords And Key! Trivia

The key is a musical expression for a group of chords in Piano whose root notes form the major scale. The Piano quiz has been designed to test your knowledge about the Chords and Key. Read the questions carefully and answer....

Questions: 11 | Attempts: 1039 | Last updated: Feb 22, 2021

Sample Question
Which antique instrument is not kin to the piano?

Lyre

Psaltery

Monochord

Harpsichord

Recent Quizzes

How Well Do You Know Saloon Pianos?

How well do you know saloon pianos?

Whether tack piano or saloon piano, this type of piano is an altered version of an ordinary piano. In it, nails or tacks are placed on the felt-padded hammers where they hit the strings. This helps bring out a more percussive,...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 145 | Last updated: Feb 8, 2018

Sample Question
What is another name for a saloon piano?

Bar Piano

Tack Piano

Honky-Tonk

Beer Piano

Piano Practice Quiz Of Heck

Piano Practice Quiz of Heck

Do you know how to practice the piano? C'mon. Really? Let's find out. Let's see how you do on this tricky quiz. I expect you to report back with your glowing scores!

Questions: 8 | Attempts: 109 | Last updated: Jan 29, 2013

Sample Question
The best way to practice piano is to:

Practice the piano a little bit every day at the same time each day.

Practice four hours the morning of your lesson.

Sleep with your music book taped to your head.

Eat ice cream sundaes while you're practicing.

How Well You Know The Piano Lesson

This quiz is designed to see how well you know the play " The Piano Lesson." After taking this quiz you should feel good about the book. If you fail, read the book again and take this quiz again.

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 612 | Last updated: Jan 21, 2013

Sample Question
Who did Berniece see at the top of her stairs?

Her Mother?

A rat?

Sutters Ghost?

Piano Chord IQ 2

Piano Chord Trivia

Questions: 5 | Attempts: 45 | Last updated: Jan 10, 2013

Sample Question
When playing a II-V-I chord progression in the key of C Major, a piano stylist is most likely to consider playing the following structure with his or her left hand:

Bb D F A

E G# B D

F A B E

C Eb G Bb

None of the above