Why did Mozart’s music sound the way it did? 🎹 Meet the 1791 Dulcken Piano Forte – the instrument that changed everything. The next evolution in keyboard instruments from the Baroque-era harpsichord, the piano forte was the first to allow dynamic control. The name “piano forte” literally means "soft loud," and its quick, light action directly shaped the music of Mozart's time. See more rare treasures in our collection at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre. Plan your visit and explor