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Fortepianos are historical keyboard instruments that were popular during the Classical and Romantic periods of music. They are similar to modern pianos but have a lighter, more delicate sound due to their construction and materials. Fortepianos typically have a smaller range of keys and a different action mechanism than modern pianos, allowing for a wider variety of expressive playing techniques. These instruments were favored by composers such as Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven, and are still used today in historically informed performances of music from the 18th and 19th centuries.