The true statement about a harpsichord is: A harpsichord creates sound by strings being plucked.
The other statements are incorrect:
- A harpsichord does not have a wide range of dynamics; it typically has a less dynamic range compared to instruments like the piano because the volume is primarily determined by how hard the keys are pressed, which does not greatly affect the brightness of the sound.
- While there are modern harpsichord ensembles and performances, it is not as widely used as it was during the Baroque period.
- The statement about a harpsichord having a very loud or very soft sound is misleading, as its sound is more consistent and lacks the expressive dynamic range characteristic of other keyboard instruments like the piano.