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The Sound of Music & Wind

Gujarat Board · Class 9 · English

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What physical disability did Evelyn Glennie face?

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At what age did Evelyn's hearing loss become noticeable?

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Who helped Evelyn discover she could feel music through her body?

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What is the original name of the instrument that later became the shehnai?

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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.

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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).

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When was Bismillah Khan born?

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21 March 1916

Bismillah Khan was born on 21 March 1916 in Bihar.

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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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