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