Which modern keyboard instrument, a standard in Western music, typically has 52 white keys and 36 black keys?
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Piano
The modern piano's 88 keys consist of 52 white keys and 36 black keys, covering a range of over seven octaves. Before the piano was standardized, earlier versions like the harpsichord had fewer keys and could not vary in volume based on how hard the keys were pressed.
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- What standard Western keyboard instrument is composed of 88 keys in total, including 52 white and 36 black keys?