Find the odd musical instrument (family/type): Identify the instrument that does not belong to the string family used with bow or plucking among the given options.
Verbal Reasoning
Classification
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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ACello
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BGuitar
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CFlute
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DViolin
Answer
Correct Answer: Flute
Explanation
Introduction / Context:Instrument-classification questions typically rely on the family (string, wind, percussion, etc.) or playing technique. Knowing which family each instrument belongs to quickly reveals the outlier.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Cello: bowed string instrument.
- Guitar: plucked string instrument.
- Violin: bowed string instrument.
- Flute: aerophone (wind instrument), played by directing air across an opening.
Concept / Approach:Separate by instrument family. Three are string instruments; one is wind.
Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Tag cello/violin as bowed strings; guitar as plucked string.2) Identify flute as a wind instrument.3) Since three are strings and one is wind, “Flute” is the odd item.Verification / Alternative check:Consider the sound production mechanism: strings vibrate vs. airstream excitation in a flute.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:Cello, guitar, and violin share the core property—sound via vibrating strings.
Common Pitfalls:Overemphasis on playing posture or size; the decisive factor is instrument family.
Final Answer:Flute