The Sound of Music & Wind
CBSE · Class 9 · English
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This chapter presents two inspiring stories about overcoming challenges and finding strength. Part I tells the remarkable story of Evelyn Glennie, a deaf musician who became world-famous by learning to feel music through her body. Part II introduces Ustad Bismillah Khan, who elevated the shehnai fro
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Evelyn Glennie lost her hearing gradually
Evelyn Glennie lost her hearing gradually from age 8 to 11 due to nerve damage. Instead of giving up music, she learned to feel vibrations through dif
Born in 1916 in Bihar
Born in 1916 in Bihar, Bismillah Khan belonged to a family of shehnai players. He started learning at age 3 from his uncle Ali Bux in Benaras. He prac
Originally called 'pungi'
Originally called 'pungi', it was banned by Emperor Aurangzeb for its harsh sound. A royal barber improved it by using a longer, broader pipe with sev
In Subramania Bharati's poem
In Subramania Bharati's poem, wind represents life's challenges and difficulties. It destroys weak structures but strengthens strong ones. The poem su
Learning Objectives
- Understand how determination can overcome physical disabilities
- Learn about the journey of two exceptional musicians from different backgrounds
- Appreciate the cultural significance of music in Indian tradition
- Explore the metaphorical meaning of wind as a symbol of life's challenges
- Develop inspiration from real-life success stories
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- NCERT Official — ncert.nic.in
- CBSE Academic — cbseacademic.nic.in
- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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