What is/are the difference(s between the harpsichord and the modern piano? All of these The harpsichord plucks the strings; the piano strikes the strings with a hammer The harspichord can have many manuals (separate keyboards)the piano has one keyboard The piano sounds louder the harder you strike the keys; the harpsichord does not

The correct answer is "All of these." <br /><br />Here are the differences between the harpsichord and the modern piano:<br /><br />1. **String Mechanism**: The harpsichord plucks the strings, while the piano strikes the strings with a hammer.<br /><br />2. **Number of Keyboards**: The harpsichord can have many manuals (separate keyboards), whereas the piano typically has one keyboard.<br /><br />3. **Dynamic Range**: The piano sounds louder the harder you strike the keys, allowing for dynamic variation, while the harpsichord does not have this capability; its volume remains constant regardless of how hard the keys are pressed.