The Sound of Music Extra Q&A | Class 9 | P8A7B9

The Sound of Music Extra Q&A P8A7B9

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Part I: Evelyn Glennie | The Sound of Music Extra Q&A P8A7B9

1. Q: At what age did Evelyn Glennie lose her hearing?

• A: At the age of 8.

1. Q: Who discovered Evelyn’s potential in music despite her deafness?

• A: Ron Forbes, her percussion teacher.

1. Q: How does Evelyn’s sense sound?

• A: By feeling vibrations in different parts of her body.

1. Q: Where did Evelyn study music?

• A: The Royal Academy of Music in London.

1. Q: How many languages has Evelyn learned?

• A: Ten languages.

1. Q: What is Evelyn Glennie’s main instrument?

• A: Percussion instruments.

1. Q: What prestigious award has Evelyn won?

• A: A Grammy Award.

1. Q: How does Evelyn describe her deafness?

• A: As something that made her stronger.

1. Q: What quality helped Evelyn become successful?

• A: Determination.

1. Q: How does Evelyn feel about being deaf?
   • A: She believes it doesn’t limit her abilities and has strengthened her.

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Part II: Ustad Bismillah Khan | The Sound of Music Extra Q&A P8A7B9

1. Q: What instrument is Bismillah Khan famous for?

• A: The shehnai.

1. Q: Where was Bismillah Khan born?

• A: Dumraon, Bihar.

1. Q: Why did Aurangzeb ban the pungi?

• A: He found it unpleasant and noise-like.

1. Q: Who adapted the pungi to create the shehnai?

• A: A barber in Aurangzeb’s court.

1. Q: Where did Bismillah Khan play on 15 August 1947?

• A: At the Red Fort, on India’s Independence Day.

1. Q: Which river was close to Bismillah Khan’s heart?

• A: The Ganga.

1. Q: What prestigious award did Bismillah Khan receive?

• A: Bharat Ratna.

1. Q: Who was Bismillah Khan’s music teacher?

• A: His maternal uncle, Ali Bux.

1. Q: What was Bismillah Khan’s first international performance?

• A: In Afghanistan.

1. Q: What did Bismillah Khan call the shehnai?
   • A: His “begum” (meaning beloved or wife).

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Additional Short Questions | The Sound of Music Extra Q&A P8A7B9

1. Q: What inspired Evelyn to pursue music?

• A: The encouragement from Ron Forbes.

1. Q: What feeling did temples in Varanasi give to Bismillah Khan?

• A: They inspired his music deeply.

1. Q: What is Evelyn known for in music?

• A: Being a world-famous percussionist despite being deaf.

1. Q: Which musical genres does Evelyn play?

• A: Classical, jazz, and folk.

1. Q: How does Bismillah Khan’s music symbolize Indian culture?

• A: It represents Indian heritage and spirituality.

1. Q: Why did Bismillah Khan refuse to settle abroad?

• A: He couldn’t leave the Ganga and Varanasi.

1. Q: How did Bismillah Khan’s family background influence him?

• A: He came from a family of musicians, which nurtured his talent.

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