The Sound of Music & Wind — Important Questions
Gujarat Board · Class 9 · English
43 important questions from The Sound of Music & Wind for Gujarat Board Class 9 English, with answers. Part of the Gujarat Board Class 9 English syllabus.
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Important Questions from The Sound of Music & Wind
Which instruments are associated with Evelyn Glennie? (Select all correct answers)
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Xylophone, Drums, Percussion instruments
Evelyn Glennie is a multipercussionist who plays xylophone, drums, and about a thousand different percussion instruments. Shehnai is associated with Bismillah Khan.
Why was the improved instrument called 'shehnai'?
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It was first played in Shah's chambers by a nai (barber)
The name 'shehnai' comes from it being first played in the Shah's chambers ('sheh') by a 'nai' (barber).
When was Bismillah Khan born?
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21 March 1916
Bismillah Khan was born on 21 March 1916 in Bihar.
Which awards did Bismillah Khan receive? (Select all correct answers)
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Bharat Ratna, Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan
Bismillah Khan received all major Indian civilian awards: Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan, and finally the highest award, Bharat Ratna in 2001.
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