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NCERT Solutions

Twin Melodies

CBSE · Class 9 · English

NCERT Solutions for Twin Melodies — CBSE Class 9 English.

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Reflect and Respond

IGiven below are some stringed musical instruments. Work in pairs and identify them by first letter of the spellings of their names.Show solution

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IIDo you play a musical instrument? If given a choice, which one would you choose and why?Show solution

यह एक व्यक्तिगत उत्तर है। आप लिख सकते हैं: हाँ, मैं एक वाद्ययंत्र बजाता/बजाती हूँ। अगर मुझे चुनना हो, तो मैं वायलिन चुनूँगा/चुनूँगी, क्योंकि इसकी धुन मधुर होती है और इसे बजाना मुझे पसंद है।

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IIIIs there any difference in the choice of music between children and elders? If yes, why? If no, why not?Show solution

हाँ, बच्चों और बड़ों की संगीत-चयन में अंतर हो सकता है। बच्चे अक्सर उत्साहपूर्ण, आधुनिक या हल्का संगीत पसंद करते हैं, जबकि बड़े लोग शांत, शास्त्रीय या अपने समय का संगीत पसंद कर सकते हैं। इसका कारण उनकी उम्र, रुचियाँ और अनुभव होते हैं।

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IVWork in pairs to complete the paragraph given on the next page by choosing the correct phrases given in the box. Discuss with your teacher whether the following phrases have a literal meaning or a figurative one.Show solution

Paragraph के अर्थ के अनुसार सही phrases हैं:
1. winding up their practice
2. wearing a look of distress
3. lost in his thoughts
4. bring it up
5. bite the bullet
6. come around
7. sweating on
8. throw a party

ये सभी वाक्य में figurative meaning में प्रयोग हुए हैं।

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IRead the questions given below and share your answers with your classmates and teacher.Show solution

यह व्यक्तिगत/चर्चात्मक उत्तर है। आप अपने अनुभव के अनुसार बता सकते हैं कि आपको किस तरह का संगीत पसंद है और क्यों।

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IRead the questions given below and share your answers with your classmates and teacher.
1. What kind of music do you prefer to listen to—vocal or instrumental?
2. Name your favourite musician(s).
3. Give reasons for your choice.Show solution

यह भी व्यक्तिगत उत्तर है। उदाहरण के लिए: मुझे वाद्य संगीत पसंद है क्योंकि यह शांत और मधुर होता है। मेरे पसंदीदा संगीतकार पंडित हरिप्रसाद चौरसिया हैं, क्योंकि उनकी बाँसुरी की धुन बहुत भावपूर्ण लगती है।

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Check Your Understanding

IComplete the table given below based on Act I of the play. Check your answers with the teacher.Show solution

तालिका के उत्तर Act I के अनुसार:

- Setting: Iqbal's room
- Description of the room: a small rack and a wooden table stacked with books
- On the wall: posters of famous Indian flute players Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia and Shashank Subramanyam

- Children and the instruments they play:
1. Iqbal – flute
2. Peter – keyboard
3. Avinash – tabla
4. Shruti – violin

- Speaker / Words / Reason:
- Avinash — “Oh ho! Wow Shruti! You are a sensation now! The least you can do is throw a party!” — क्योंकि वह Shruti की newspaper praise पर मज़ाक/उत्साह दिखा रहा है।
- Shruti — “There is need to worry Iqbal! You don't know papa.” — क्योंकि वह अपने पिता की strict nature से चिंतित है।
- Peter — “That's the spirit!” — क्योंकि वह Shruti को हिम्मत और प्रोत्साहन दे रहा है।

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IIDo you think Shruti will gather the courage to speak to her father? Give a reason.Show solution

हाँ, Shruti हिम्मत जुटाकर अपने पिता से बात करेगी, क्योंकि वह पहले ही कहती है, “Tonight, at dinner, I promise to bring this up.” इससे पता चलता है कि वह अब सच बताने का निश्चय कर चुकी है।

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IIIWhat might be Shruti's father's reaction? Why?Show solution

Shruti के पिता की प्रतिक्रिया पहले कड़ी और असंतुष्ट हो सकती है, क्योंकि वह fusion music के पक्ष में नहीं हैं और classical Hindustani music को ही श्रेष्ठ मानते हैं। वे Shruti को डाँट भी सकते हैं या मना कर सकते हैं।

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IComplete the summary of Act II by choosing the correct words from the box given below. There are two extra words that you do not need. Check your answers with the teacher.Show solution

Act II के summary में सही शब्द इस प्रकार हैं:
1. absent-minded
2. courage
3. disapproval
4. plea
5. firm
6. scolded
7. clash
8. setback

ये सभी वाक्य के संदर्भ में सही बैठते हैं।

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IIWill Shruti's father go for the rehearsal? Support your answer with a reason.Show solution

नहीं, Shruti के पिता rehearsal के लिए नहीं जाएंगे। पाठ में वह Shruti के आग्रह को ठुकरा देते हैं और कहते हैं कि fusion music को वह स्वीकार नहीं करते।

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IIIDo you think Shruti and her parents would understand one another? If yes, why? If no, why not?Show solution

हाँ, वे एक-दूसरे को समझेंगे। अंत में Nabin Shruti की बात समझ जाते हैं, अपनी पुरानी सोच पर पुनर्विचार करते हैं, और Leela उन्हें उनके अपने अतीत की याद दिलाती हैं। इससे परिवार में समझ और समर्थन पैदा होता है।

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IWork in pairs. Identify the true statements. Check the answers with your teacher.Show solution

Statements का सत्य/असत्य:
1. True — parents rehearsal में आते हैं और performance देखकर खुश होते हैं।
2. True — Shruti पहले सोचती है कि practice के बाद वह उन्हें performance से मना कर देगी।
3. False — father ने गलत notes की बात नहीं कही; उन्होंने performance की प्रशंसा की।
4. True — father ने पारिवारिक परंपरा के अनुसार बहुत मेहनत की थी।
5. True — mother ने father को समझने में मदद की।
6. False — father ने classical music को कम नहीं आंका; उन्होंने fusion पर अपनी सोच बदली।

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IRead the poem again to complete the poet's diary about her feelings on music. Fill in the blanks with words from the poem.Show solution

Poem के शब्दों से blanks:
1. shore
2. rhythm
3. core
4. therapy
5. spirits
6. blue
7. needed
8. care

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IILet us appreciate the poem.

1. The phrase 'moves me' in the line 'That moves me to the core,' is an example of ____.
2. The poet uses metaphors for music. List these metaphors and rewrite them as similes. For example, Music is as ____ as ____.
3. What is the rhyme scheme of the poem? What impact does it have?
4. What is the poet's purpose in using the word 'music' repetitively?
5. What is the message the poet wishes to convey through the poem?
6. Identify the mood of the poem from the options given below.
(i) nostalgic
(ii) thoughtful
(iii) amused
(iv) playful
7. Give evidence from the poem to support that the speaker is the poet herself.Show solution

1. Personification.
2. Metaphors: music is an ocean, rhythm, therapy, friend.
- As a simile: Music is as vast as an ocean; Music is as moving as rhythm; Music is as healing as therapy; Music is as dependable as a friend.
3. Rhyme scheme: AABBCCDD. It gives the poem a smooth, musical flow.
4. The repeated word music emphasizes how central music is in the poet’s life.
5. The message is that music comforts, heals, strengthens, and supports a person in every mood.
6. The mood is (ii) thoughtful.
7. Evidence: the use of “I” and lines like “Music is the therapy I need” show the speaker is expressing personal feelings, likely the poet herself.

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IILet us appreciate the poem.Show solution

यह एक व्याख्यात्मक/चर्चात्मक उत्तर है। आप कह सकते हैं कि यह कविता संगीत की सांत्वना, प्रेरणा और भावनात्मक शक्ति को दर्शाती है। संगीत दुख में सहारा देता है और खुशी में साथ निभाता है।

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Critical Reflection

1(i)Select the option that correctly identifies Shruti's situation.Show solution

Shruti confused और परेशान है। वह अपने पिता को fusion concert के बारे में बताना चाहती है, लेकिन यह नहीं जानती कि कैसे बताए। इसलिए सही विकल्प D. in a dilemma है।

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1(ii)What does Shruti mean by 'the right way', in the sentence, "I just don't know how to tell him in the right way!"?Show solution

Shruti का “the right way” से मतलब है अपने पिता को ऐसी भाषा और तरीके से बताना जिससे वे नाराज़ न हों और उसकी बात को समझ सकें। वह सच छिपाना नहीं चाहती, बस उसे सम्मानजनक और उचित ढंग से कहना चाहती है।

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1(iii)Complete the following with a suitable reason.
We can say that the extract reflects the generational gap in understanding art and tradition because ________.Show solution

यह extract पीढ़ियों के बीच कला और परंपरा की समझ में अंतर दिखाता है क्योंकि Shruti fusion music का समर्थन करती है, जबकि Nabin classical Hindustani music को ही श्रेष्ठ मानते हैं. दोनों की संगीत के प्रति सोच अलग है।

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1(iv)Explain how Iqbal's words were meant as an assurance to Shruti.Show solution

Iqbal की बात Shruti को यह भरोसा दिलाने के लिए थी कि उसके पिता उसे समझेंगे। वह कहना चाहता था कि Shruti को डरने की ज़रूरत नहीं है, क्योंकि वह अपने पिता से खुलकर बात करे तो वे मान जाएंगे।

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1(v)Fill in the blank with a phrase from the extract.

The critics argued that only films which provoke thoughtful discussion are _______.Show solution

वाक्य में सही phrase है thoughtful discussion.

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2(i)Select the suitable option to complete the sentence.

Nabin's breakthrough in his understanding of artistic freedom, highlights a bridge between _______.Show solution

Nabin की सोच में बदलाव यह दिखाता है कि पारंपरिक मूल्यों और आधुनिक अभिव्यक्तियों के बीच एक पुल बन सकता है। इसलिए सही विकल्प B है।

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2(ii)Fill in the blank with a suitable phrase.

The extract uses the word 'lost' both in the sense of losing _______ and physical separation.Show solution

यहाँ 'lost' का अर्थ है music से दूर होना/संगीत खो देना और physical separation भी। इसलिए blank में music आएगा।

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2(iii)In the line, 'Shruti hugs her parents', which word from those given below, does not show what it conveys?

reconciliation
acceptance

harmony
understanding

dutyShow solution

duty यह भावना नहीं दिखाता। हग करने से reconciliation, acceptance, harmony, and understanding का भाव आता है, लेकिन duty नहीं।

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2(iv)What can be inferred about Shruti's future in music following her father's expression of trust and support?Show solution

Shruti के भविष्य के संगीत-जीवन के लिए यह संकेत मिलता है कि उसके पिता के समर्थन से वह आत्मविश्वास के साथ अपने fusion group में आगे बढ़ेगी। वह अपनी कला को गंभीरता से लेते हुए दोनों परंपरा और नई शैली के बीच संतुलन बना पाएगी।

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2(v)Identify the phrase that refers to the uniqueness of each artist's journey and style.Show solution

Uniqueness of each artist's journey and style को दर्शाने वाली phrase है “After all each bay, its own wind.”

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1Justify the title ‘Twin Melodies’. How does the play explore the theme of tradition and modernity?Show solution

The title Twin Melodies refers to the two musical worlds shown in the play: classical Hindustani music and Indo-Western fusion music. Shruti loves fusion music, while her father Nabin stands firmly for traditional classical music. The play brings these two viewpoints together and finally shows that they need not be enemies. Nabin understands Shruti’s choice, remembers his own struggle, and supports her. So the title fits the idea of two musical ‘melodies’ coming together in harmony, just like tradition and modernity are reconciled in the end.

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2What are the different perspectives of Peter, Iqbal, and Avinash regarding confronting figures of authority? How do their attitudes towards Shruti’s dilemma with her father provide insight into their own characters and values?Show solution

Peter, Iqbal, and Avinash all react to Shruti’s problem in a supportive and practical way, but each reveals a slightly different attitude.

- Peter is encouraging and light-hearted. He asks Shruti to tell her parents and even jokes to reduce her anxiety. This shows that he is friendly and upbeat.
- Iqbal is more reassuring and understanding. He tells Shruti that her father will understand and that there is no need to worry. This shows empathy and confidence in dialogue.
- Avinash is direct and firm. He feels Shruti should stop delaying and speak to her father, even if she gets scolded. His attitude shows courage and honesty.

Together, they show that all three value truthfulness, friendship, and courage, but they express these values in different ways.

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3Analyse the character of Nabin Sharma. How does his attitude towards music evolve throughout the play?Show solution

Nabin Sharma is shown as a strict, traditional, and highly principled musician at first. He believes that only Classical Hindustani music with its ragas and aalaaps deserves an artist’s full respect. He disapproves of fusion music and thinks that playing Western tunes on the violin is almost a desecration.

However, his attitude changes by the end of the play. When he watches Shruti and the others perform, he is moved by their talent and dedication. He then remembers his own past struggle, realises that his fears were baseless, and admits that he had underestimated the power of music beyond tradition. Finally, he supports Shruti and says he will root for her group. Thus, his character evolves from rigid disapproval to warm understanding and acceptance.

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4How does the play use Shruti’s internal conflict to explore the theme of duty towards family versus personal passion?Show solution

Shruti’s internal conflict lies between obedience to her father and her love for fusion music. She respects her father’s views and does not want to hurt him, but at the same time she wants to try something new and perform with her friends. This conflict is clear when she worries that her father will think fusion music is wrong.

Through Shruti, the play shows how difficult it can be for a young person to balance family duty and personal passion. She does not rebel openly; instead, she struggles silently, delays speaking, and fears rejection. Her final honesty and her father’s change of heart show that personal dreams and family values do not have to destroy each other. The play suggests that with communication, respect, and trust, both can be honoured.

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5Evaluate the effectiveness of the play’s conclusion. Does it realistically address the conflicts presented?Show solution

The conclusion is effective because it resolves the main conflict in a hopeful and believable way. Nabin does not suddenly become a completely different person; rather, he changes after seeing Shruti perform and after hearing Leela remind him of his own past. This makes his shift feel emotionally convincing.

The ending also brings the themes together neatly: Shruti’s fear disappears, her parents understand her, and tradition and modernity are shown to coexist. The conclusion may be a little ideal, but it is still realistic enough because it depends on experience, reflection, and family dialogue rather than magic or coincidence. So, yes, it appropriately addresses the conflict in a satisfying way.

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6Assess how well the role of cultural diversity contributes to the storyline of the play.Show solution

Cultural diversity contributes strongly to the storyline because the play itself is built around the meeting of different musical traditions. The fusion group combines Indian classical and Western elements, which creates the central conflict with Nabin’s traditional outlook.

The setting also reflects diversity: the room has posters of Indian flute maestros, while the performance is Indo-Western fusion. The characters represent different musical practices—violin, tabla, flute, keyboard—and these instruments work together as one group. This diversity is important because it shows that art can grow through exchange and blending, and it supports the message that tradition and modernity can coexist peacefully.

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1(i)Complete the following sentence suitably.

The phrase 'feel blue' indicates ________.Show solution

The phrase ‘feel blue’ means to feel sad or unhappy.

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1(ii)Identify the line which shows music makes the poet happy.Show solution

The line “Music lifts my spirits” shows that music makes the poet happy.

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1(iii)What does the last line of the extract signify?Show solution

The last line, “When no one seems to care,” signifies that music becomes a true companion in lonely times. It comforts the poet when other people are not there, showing that music gives emotional support, friendship, and solace.

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1(iv)State whether the following sentence is true or false.

Music plays a vital role in the poet's life.Show solution

The statement is True because the poem shows music as essential for comfort, happiness, and support in the poet’s life.

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1(v)Select the central idea of the extract from the following options.Show solution

The central idea is that music brings comfort during sadness. The poet says music is therapy when feeling blue and helps her pull through difficult times.

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1How is music able to move the poet 'to the core'?Show solution

Music moves the poet to the core because it affects her deeply and emotionally. It comforts her when she is sad, lifts her mood, and gives her strength. The poet is so connected to music that even its rhythm and sound touch her innermost feelings.

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2Why does the poet compare music to a 'needed friend'?Show solution

The poet compares music to a ‘needed friend’ because music is always there in both happy and sad times. It gives comfort when she feels lonely, supports her when she is upset, and helps her pull through difficult moments. Like a true friend, music is dependable and caring.

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3Explain the poet's attitude towards music.Show solution

The poet’s attitude towards music is one of deep love, gratitude, and dependence. She sees music as therapy, comfort, joy, and companionship. For her, music is not just entertainment; it is something essential that helps her live, cope, and feel complete.

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4Support the opinion that this poem has a universal appeal.Show solution

The poem has universal appeal because the feelings it expresses are common to many people. Everyone experiences sadness, joy, loneliness, and the need for comfort. Music is something that almost all readers can relate to, whether they listen to vocal or instrumental music. So the poem speaks to a wide audience across age, place, and background.

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5Compare your experience of music with the feelings expressed in the poem.Show solution

Music affects many people in ways similar to the poet’s experience. Like the poet, I may feel calmer, happier, or more energetic when I listen to music. In sad moments, music can comfort me, and in happy moments it can make the feeling stronger. This matches the poem’s idea that music is both a companion and a source of strength.

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IIAnswer the following questions.

1. How is music able to move the poet 'to the core'?
2. Why does the poet compare music to a 'needed friend'?
3. Explain the poet's attitude towards music.
4. Support the opinion that this poem has a universal appeal.
5. Compare your experience of music with the feelings expressed in the poem.Show solution

1. Music moves the poet to the core because it reaches her deepest emotions and changes how she feels.
2. The poet compares music to a needed friend because it supports her in sadness and stays with her when she needs comfort.
3. The poet’s attitude is loving, grateful, and emotionally dependent; she values music as a source of strength and comfort.
4. The poem has universal appeal because music comforts and inspires people everywhere, in both happy and sad times.
5. My experience of music may be similar to the poem’s feelings because music can cheer me up, calm me, and make me feel less alone.

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1(iii)Complete the following with a suitable reason.Show solution

We can say that the extract reflects the generational gap in understanding art and tradition because Shruti wants to try fusion music while her father believes only classical Hindustani music is worth playing.

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1(v)Fill in the blank with a phrase from the extract.Show solution

The phrase from the extract is lost. The extract says that artists may be lost to a family’s expectations or to another direction in life.

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2(i)Select the suitable option to complete the sentence.Show solution

The correct option is traditional values and modern expressions because the play shows the meeting of classical tradition and Indo-Western fusion music.

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I(i)Complete the following sentence suitably.Show solution

The extract uses the word 'lost' both in the sense of losing identity or belonging and physical separation.

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I(iv)State whether the following sentence is true or false.Show solution

The sentence is True because Shruti’s hug shows reconciliation, acceptance, harmony, and understanding.

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IIAnswer the following questions.Show solution

1. Music moves the poet deeply because it touches her feelings and helps her through sadness.
2. Music is like a needed friend because it gives comfort and company when no one else seems to care.
3. The poet’s attitude is affectionate and grateful; she treats music as a source of emotional support.
4. The poem has universal appeal because music is a shared human comfort across different lives and situations.
5. My own experience may be similar because music can calm, uplift, and console me just as it does the poet.

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Vocabulary and Structures in Context

IRead the highlighted word given in the brackets.

SHRUTI (*Aside*): Oh, how much I enjoy performing this piece. Perhaps I can practise one last time and soon after that I will tell them that I can’t join them for the performance.

What is ‘aside’ used for?

IIRead the following words from the text.

*Ahem ahem, I...er...*

Now, select the correct answer for the question given below.

Why are they used?

IIIRead the following words from the text and their meanings.

- notes—a single sound at a certain pitch, usually shown as a symbol on music sheet.
- crescendo [kri-SHEN-doe]—a gradual increase in the volume or intensity of sound

Now, on the next page, match the meanings of other music-related words in Column 1 with their meanings in Column 2.

IVWrite the meanings of the underlined phrases based on your understanding of the usage in sentences.

VRead the dialogues given below.

1. Oh, how much I enjoy performing this piece!
2. Wah, how soulful! You all have done a wonderful job!

Sentences 1. and 2. are ________ sentences.
(declarative/interrogative/exclamatory/imperative)

Now, convert the exclamatory sentences given above to declarative sentences.

Use 'exclaimed' or 'exclaimed with (feeling)' instead of reporting verb 'said'

Remove interjections, exclamatory mark, and quotations.

VIWrite the sentences given below in reported speech. One example has been done for you.

VIIReport the following dialogue in the indirect form of speech.

IRead the highlighted word given in the brackets.

SHRUTI (Aside): Oh, how much I enjoy performing this piece. Perhaps I can practise one last time and soon after that I will tell them that I can’t join them for the performance.

1. What is ‘aside’ used for?

9Now, choose suitable non-lexical fillers given in the box to describe the emoticons 1 to 4. There is an extra word you do not need.

VIWrite the sentences given below in reported speech. One example has been done for you.

1. "Wow Shruti! You're a sensation!" suggested Avinash.

Avinash exclaimed with wonder that Shruti was a great sensation.

2. "What an incredible achievement! I can't believe we pulled it off!" said Iqbal.

Iqbal exclaimed that it ________.

3. "Bravo! Each note was executed perfectly, and the performance was flawless!" said Shruti's mother.

Shruti's mother applauded that ________.

4. Iqbal: I basically have a little bit of scolding for breakfast every day!

5. Shruti: Sorry mummy, won't hide from you again. I promise!

6. Avinash: You are a sensation now! The least you can do is throw a party!

VIIReport the following dialogue in the indirect form of speech.

ASMA Wow! What a unique experience I had at the art studio today!

IRead the highlighted word given in the brackets.

IIRead the following words from the text.

*Ahem ahem, I...er...*

Now, select the correct answer for the question given below.

Why are they used?

1. to fill gaps while speaking
2. to increase clarity
3. to provide confidence

IIIRead the following words from the text and their meanings.

Listen and Respond

ILook at the given stringed musical instruments and decide which one could be the yazh [yā].

IINow, listen to a musician describing the yazh and check if your choice was correct. (Transcript for teacher on page 270)

IBefore you listen, read the questions and guess the responses to the given questions.

IINow, listen to the conversation between the two people. As you listen, check your answers and rectify them wherever needed. Once done, discuss your responses with your classmates and teacher. (Transcript for teacher on page 270)

Speaking Activity

1Stress and intonation exercises can be a great way to understand the emotional and rhythmic feelings associated with dialogues in a play.
1. Let us pick a few lines from the play and speak them aloud. Focus on how stress and intonation can change their meaning or emotional impact.

2Practice speaking aloud a few other sentences from the play on your own. Understanding what is being said and why, will help you stress the suitable portions and use the appropriate tone.

IWork in groups of four and choose a role each. Use the cues given below to present a role play in the class. Frame your responses logically in complete sentences. You may frame appropriate questions to ensure continuity in the conversation.

Writing Task

IRead the beginning of a story given below.

IYour school is organising a musical evening on 21 June, World Music Day. You are presenting a Sitar recital at the event. Draft an invitation letter requesting your grandparents to attend the event.

IRead the beginning of a story given below.

*Anuradha, a teenager, has been learning tabla at school since her primary years and is an extraordinary tabla player.*

*Her father, a vocalist, is a music teacher in a school. He has never been supportive of her learning the tabla and rather feels she should focus on becoming a vocalist. She has been invited to perform at a prestigious event, and decides to participate in it, despite her father's disapproval. However, Anuradha's mother and brother have always rooted for her. Anuradha sat wondering.*

In groups of four, create a play script based only on the beginning of the story given above. To write the script, you may refer to the play you have just read.

Tips for writing the script for the play.

- Write a rough draft of the script first
- Mention the setting and characters
- Use colon (:) after the speaker to introduce words of the speaker.
- Use brackets to convey to the actor the way to deliver the words. Refer to vocabulary and structures in context (I).
- Include 'aside' where needed. Refer to vocabulary and structures in context (I).
- You may use non-lexical fillers such as Ahem-Ahem!, Arrghh! to fill pauses.
- Use ellipsis where necessary. Ellipsis (...) is used to depict a short pause or silence in the script for a dramatic effect.

Example: Yes, actually I...er...was finding the right words to say something to you...to you papa.

Learning Beyond the Text

IStudy the words given in brackets in the following dialogues taken from the text. What do you notice?

1Why do we not use inverted commas to convey the dialogues?

2Where do we use colons?

3What is written within the brackets? What do these convey?

4How does it help the actors?

IIDid you know that there is an orchestra that made musical instruments from recycling junk or discarded waste items?

IIIIndigenous musical instruments are crafted from natural materials like bamboo, gourds, animal hides, and shells, reflecting a deep connection to the environment and cultural heritage. These instruments are diverse, ranging from percussion instruments like drums and rattles to wind instruments like flutes, etc. Find out more about such indigenous instruments that are used in your region.

IVIn groups of five, select objects around yourself to create a rhythm.

Present it in the class. Enjoy!

VRead the book *Rigmarole and Other Plays* by Sai Paranjpye and enjoy the humour and wit.

IDid you know, India's rich musical heritage has a lot to offer to our well-being? *Raga Chikitsa*, one of the ancient texts, elaborates on the healing properties of music. A seventeenth century work titled *Sangita Sudha* gives an account of the effects of music on emotions. Find out how music is used as an alternative therapy in the present times.

IIEverything in nature has a rhythm or sound vibration, even our heartbeat. Speak to your music teacher and find out about the origin of the seven *swaras* (notes) of Indian classical music.

IIIYou must have read or heard poems and songs about music—both in English and in your own language. Share some of them with your classmates and create a collection of these poems and songs together.

IVRead and enjoy the poem given below.

IStudy the words given in brackets in the following dialogues taken from the text. What do you notice?

- Iqbal: (*a little loudly*) Shruti!
- Avinash: (*very loudly*) SHRUTI!
- Nabin: (*calmly but firmly*) No is the answer.

- Iqbal: (*picking up a newspaper from his desk*)...
- Nabin: (*getting up*)...
1. Why do we not use inverted commas to convey the dialogues?
2. Where do we use colons?
3. What is written within the brackets? What do these convey?
4. How does it help the actors?

IVRead and enjoy the poem given below.

## Music

When music sounds, gone is the earth I know,
And all her lovely things even lovelier grow;
Her flowers in vision flame, her forest trees
Lift burdened branches, stilled with ecstasies.

When music sounds, out of the water rise
Naiads\* whose beauty dims my waking eyes,
Rapt in strange dreams burns each enchanted face,
With solemn echoing stirs their dwelling-place.

When music sounds, all that I was I am
Ere to this haunt of brooding dust I came;
And from Time's woods break into distant song
The swift-winged hours, as I hasten along.

WALTER DE LA MARE

*NOTE: Naiad—a water nymph said to inhabit a river, spring, or waterfall.*

Vocabulary in Context

IRead the following phrases from the poem denoting happiness and sadness.

Classify the words given in the box below as positive emotions and negative emotions.

IVCreate phrasal verbs from the verbs ‘put’, ‘get’, ‘look’, ‘break’. Find the meanings of the phrasal verbs you create. Make sentences with the phrasal verbs. Discuss them with your classmates and teacher.

IRead the following phrases from the poem denoting happiness and sadness.

Classify the words given in the box below as positive emotions and negative emotions.

feel blue

lifts my spirits

most cheerful

✿ Positive emotions (happiness): __________

✿ Negative emotions (sadness): __________

Now, fill in the blanks by choosing the correct word from those given in the brackets.

1. The familiar tune stimulated a rush of ______, transporting listeners back to cherished moments from their past. (nostalgia/elation)
2. The soulful ballad expressed the singer's ______, leaving the audience moved by the intensity of their emotions. (despondence/anguish)
3. The pianist played a soulful melody on the stage, creating an ambience of ______. (melancholy/despair)
4. The festive symphony filled the air with ______ tones, lifting the spirits of everyone present on the joyous occasion. (jubilant/euphoric)

IIRead the highlighted word in the line given below.

*To make sure I pull through*

The meaning of the verb 'pull' is 'move or remove something'. The preposition 'through' means 'from one end or side to the other'. However, when they come together they convey a completely different meaning. Here, 'pull through' means 'to succeed in doing something very difficult'.

When a verb consists of two parts, the first part is a verb; the second part is a preposition or an adverb. When they come in such combinations the verbs convey a totally different meaning. Such multi-verbs are called phrasal verbs.

Now, read the following lines from the poem.

*Music is the rhythm*
*That moves me to the core.*

The phrase ‘moves me’ means ‘to make somebody do something’.

‘Move’ also has different meanings. For example, to change position, to make progress, to take action, cause strong feelings.

IIIChoose the correct meaning from the box given below for the underlined phrasal verbs in the following sentences.

1. He’s planning to move out of his parents’ house next month.
2. Our new neighbours moved in yesterday.
3. I’ve been in this job long enough—it’s time I moved on.
4. Can you move over a bit so I can sit down?
5. The police officer told the crowd to move along.
6. The bus moved off as soon as all the passengers were seated.

(i) to start doing or discussing something new
(ii) to begin living in a new home or place
(iii) to start moving; to leave
(iv) to go to a new position, especially in order to make room for other people
(v) to leave a place where one has been living
(vi) to shift position to make space for someone or something

IIRead the highlighted word in the line given below.

IIIChoose the correct meaning from the box given below for the underlined phrasal verbs in the following sentences.

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