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Bartolomeo Cristofori was a maker of musical instruments, best known as the inventor of the pianoforte. Born in Italy in 1655, Cristofori was a skilled craftsman and musician who worked on a variety of instruments, including harpsichords and clavichords. In 1709, he invented the pianoforte, which was a significant improvement over the harpsichord and clavichord. The pianoforte had a more expressive range of sound, and it was easier to play.