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The vibration of the piano’s strings is what makes its sound.
Classification of a musical instrument depends on the mechanical action through which it produces music.
The strings of the piano are caused to vibrate by the impact of hammers.
The piano is properly called a percussion instrument, not a stringed instrument.
Which one of the following most accurately expresses the main conclusion of the musicologist's argument?
Musical instruments should be classified
This is evidence that supports the musicologist’s conclusion.
21% picked this
Musical instruments should not be
This follows from the musicologist’s evidence but is not stated.
0% picked this
Some people classify the piano
The musicologist does not indicate whether some people classify the piano as a stringed instrument.
0% picked this
The piano should be classified
This contradicts the musicologist’s conclusion.
2% picked this
It is correct to classify
Why this is right
This best paraphrases the musicologist’s conclusion.
Skill tested: Main Conclusion · how this choice captures the argument's function is the move to repeat next time.
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