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Which musical instrument is referred to as a 'lyre'?

Piano
Violin
Harp
Flute

The correct answer is: Harp

The lyre is an ancient stringed musical instrument that has a distinct shape, typically resembling a small, U-shaped frame with strings stretched between the arms. It is one of the oldest known string instruments and was commonly used in ancient Greece and other cultures for both musical and poetic accompaniment. The harp, while being another stringed instrument, shares similarities with the lyre in terms of construction and playing technique, often featuring multiple strings and played by plucking. Understanding this context, the correct choice reflects the essential characteristics associated with the lyre, which align closely with those of the harp, making it the right answer in the context of musical instruments that are stringed and share a historical connection. The piano, violin, and flute, while significant musical instruments in their own right, do not possess the defining structural and historical characteristics associated with a lyre.