The Invention of the Accordion
- 1. What year is generally considered to be the first patent for the accordion?
A) 1850
B) 1800
C) 1875
D) 1829
- 2. What is the main component of the accordion that produces sound?
A) Blowers
B) Strings
C) Pipes
D) Reeds
- 3. What type of accordion does not have a keyboard?
A) Harmonica
B) Button accordion
C) Piano accordion
D) Concertina
- 4. What is a common material used to make accordion reeds?
A) Brass
B) Copper
C) Plastic
D) Wood
- 5. Which country is known for the bayan, a type of accordion?
A) Japan
B) Brazil
C) Spain
D) Russia
- 6. In which region of Europe is the accordion integral to traditional music?
A) Northern Europe
B) Southern Europe
C) Eastern Europe
D) Western Europe
- 7. During which century did the accordion become popular?
A) 18th century
B) 21st century
C) 20th century
D) 19th century
- 8. What is the primary feature that differentiates the piano accordion from other types?
A) Size
B) Number of reeds
C) Piano keyboard
D) Buttons for notes
- 9. What social events often feature accordion music?
A) Festivals
B) Business meetings
C) Sporting events
D) Art exhibitions
- 10. Which invention is most similar to the accordion?
A) Recorder
B) Concertina
C) Harmonica
D) Bagpipes
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