Play is to actor as concert is to what?

Play is to actor as concert is to what?

• A. symphony
• B. musician
• C. piano
• D. percussion

Answer: (B)

The correct answer is 'musician' because the analogy compares two pairs of related concepts. In the first pair, 'play' is to 'actor' because an actor performs in a play. Similarly, in the second pair, a 'concert' is an event where a musician performs. Just as an actor is the performer in a play, a musician is the performer in a concert.

The other choices do not maintain this direct performer-event relationship. A symphony refers more to the orchestral composition played at a concert rather than the individual responsible for performing it. A piano and percussion refer to types of instruments rather than individuals who perform in concerts, which breaks the parallel established in the analogy. The key to understanding such analogies lies in recognizing the roles individuals play within specific contexts, and 'musician' is the role that fits perfectly in this scenario.