Practice The Sound of Music (by Deborah Cowley and Evelyn Glennie; by N.K. Singh for Bismillah Khan) - 5.1.2 | Module 5: Section C - Literature: Beehive (Prose & Poetry) | CBSE Class 9 English
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Question 1

Easy

Who is Evelyn Glennie?

💡 Hint: Think about her impact on musicianship despite her disability.

Question 2

Easy

What is a shehnai?

💡 Hint: Consider what events the shehnai is usually associated with.

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Question 1

What method did Evelyn use to experience music?

  • Listening to records
  • Feeling vibrations
  • Watching performances

💡 Hint: Think about how she adapted to her hearing challenges.

Question 2

Bismillah Khan was known for elevating which instrument?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall his contributions to Indian music.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Debate the merits of how Evelyn Glennie's story could inspire others facing adversity.

💡 Hint: Consider how her story may affect people's views on disabilities.

Question 2

Write an essay on the role of cultural identity in Bismillah Khan's music.

💡 Hint: Think about how cultural heritage impacts artistic expression.

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