FAQ About Bartolomeo Cristofori
What is Bartolomeo Cristofori most famous for?
Bartolomeo Cristofori is most famous for inventing the piano. His creation, originally called the "gravicembalo col piano e forte" (harpsichord with soft and loud), evolved over time into the modern piano we know today. Cristofori's invention allowed for dynamic variation in music performance, which was not possible with earlier keyboard instruments.
