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Pianoforte made in Florence 1726 by Bartolomeo Cristofori. Invention of hammer action about 1700 by Cristofori was of extreme importance. During 2nd half of 18th century superseded clavier, clavichord & cembalo Stock
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1884 engraving of an early piano by its inventor, Bartolomeo Cristofori di Francesco Stock Photo - Alamy
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