Multiple choice general knowledge

How many black keys are there on a standard piano?

  1. 76

  2. 36

  3. 88

  4. 56

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B Correct answer
Explanation

A standard piano has 88 keys total: 52 white keys (natural notes) and 36 black keys (sharps and flats). The black keys are arranged in repeating patterns of two and three across the keyboard. Option A (76) would be total keys on some smaller keyboards, not black keys.