The Textbook Described a Study of Keystroke Forces and Times

question 18

Multiple Choice

The textbook described a study of keystroke forces and times in expressive piano playing. The study showed that when pianists changed the forces of their keystrokes to communicate phrasing, the timing of the keystrokes

• A) Changed as well, meaning that timing changes must always be linked to force changes
• B) Changed as well, meaning that timing changes need not be linked to force changes
• C) Did not change, meaning that timing changes must always be linked to force changes
• D) Did not change, meaning that timing changes need not be linked to force changes