The instrument described is a clavichord.
Although not very popular nowadays, it was important between the 15th and the 19th century. In popular music, variations of it can be found in songs by artists such as Stevie Wonder and Bjork, but they mostly used the electric version of the instrument.
First off, this isn't really a yes or no question, this is an opinion.
My opinion is that photos that have been altered in any way should be marked. These days you never know what a person will do to say, get a job, advance a political agenda, or ruin the reputation of another person. The public has the right to the truth. Therefore, altered pictures should be marked or labeled in a way that differentiates them from others.
Answer: Halftones are a part of drawing and thus they remain even when the color is removed
Explanation: image down