(Consider This) Violin strings made from sheep intestines were first called "catgut" because:

A) at the time it was thought to be extremely unlucky to kill sheep.
B) the inventor wanted to establish a legally protected brand name.
C) the inventor wanted to preserve his trade secret.
D) the inventor thought that "catgut" would sound less offensive to buyers than "sheep intestines."

Violin Strings

The stretched cords made of various materials like gut, steel, or synthetic that, when vibrated, produce sound in a violin.

Sheep Intestines

Traditionally used in the manufacturing of natural sausage casings and also in the production of strings for musical instruments.

Catgut

A type of cord traditionally made from the natural fibers found in the intestines of animals, commonly used for musical instrument strings and surgical sutures.