Book is to reading as music is to what?

Book is to reading as music is to what?

• A. listening
• B. playing
• C. singing
• D. writing

Answer: (A)

The relationship between "book" and "reading" is that a book is a medium through which reading is experienced. Just like a book serves as a resource for the act of reading, music serves as a medium for the act of listening. Therefore, the connection of music to listening exemplifies a similar relationship where listening is the primary way to engage with music.

In contrast, the other options involve activities that are not directly analogous to the relationship between a book and reading. Playing requires a skill set that goes beyond simply engaging with music—the same way writing goes beyond merely experiencing a book. Singing is an activity that may relate to music but does not capture the essence of how music is typically consumed in a similar manner to reading a book. Listening, however, is the fundamental way in which most people experience and appreciate music, making it the most appropriate answer.