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Twin Melodies — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 9 · English

What Twin Melodies covers in CBSE Class 9 English: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the CBSE Class 9 English syllabus.

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 9 English · 2026-27

Topics in Twin Melodies

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1. Main Characters and Their Roles

  • Shruti Sharma is a young aspiring violinist who wants to perform in an Indo-Western fusion concert.
  • Guru Nabin Sharma is Shruti’s father, a violinist and the Principal of Sangeetika Music School.
  • Leela Devi is Shruti’s mother and plays an important role in helping Nabin understand fusion music.
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2. Setting and Stage Details

  • Act I opens in Iqbal’s room during the rehearsal of an Indo-Western fusion piece.
  • The room has a small rack, a wooden table stacked with books, and posters of famous flute players on the wall.
  • Iqbal’s room is also the group’s practice space.
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3. Act I: Conflict Begins

  • The rehearsal ends with Shruti looking distressed.
  • Iqbal reads a newspaper report praising Shruti’s performance with her father.
  • The boys celebrate Shruti’s success and ask why she has not told Nabin about the fusion concert.
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4. Act II: Family Tension

  • Shruti is lost in thought during dinner and struggles to speak.
  • Nabin follows a strict rule of one performance in every six months.
  • He says familiarity breeds contempt.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Fusion of classical and western music through family conflict, understanding, and acceptance

Shruti SharmaGuru Nabin SharmaLeela DeviFusion groupTradition versus changeDramatic dialogue and stage directionsMusic as expression and supportPoem Music by Walter de la Mare

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Twin Melodies for CBSE Class 9 English?
Key topics in Twin Melodies include Main Characters and Their Roles, Setting and Stage Details, Act I: Conflict Begins, Act II: Family Tension. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
How should I revise Twin Melodies for Class 9 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 108 practice questions on Twin Melodies. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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