What was Evelyn's achievement at the Royal Academy of Music?

Scored one of the highest marks

What award did Evelyn win in 1991?

Royal Philharmonic Society’s Soloist of the Year Award

Which organization praises Evelyn as an inspiration for deaf children?

Beethoven Fund for Deaf Children

Why is Evelyn’s speech clear?

She could hear till she was eleven

What does Evelyn do besides regular concerts?

Gives free concerts in prisons and hospitals

What does Evelyn say about hard work?

If you work hard and know where you are going, you’ll get there

What is the name of the auditorium in Teheran named after Bismillah Khan?

Tahar Mosiquee Ustaad Bismillah Khan

NCERT Solutions Class 9 English - Beehive Chapter 2.0 – The Sound of Music

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Description: This chapter tells the inspiring stories of Evelyn Glennie, a deaf musician who feels music through vibrations, and Ustad Bismillah Khan, the shehnai maestro whose devotion and talent made Indian classical music world-famous.

Class 9 English - Beehive

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Chapter Introduction

This chapter tells the inspiring stories of Evelyn Glennie, a deaf musician who feels music through vibrations, and Ustad Bismillah Khan, the shehnai maestro whose devotion and talent made Indian classical music world-famous.

हिंदी में (Hindi)

यह अध्याय दो महान संगीतकारों की प्रेरक कहानियाँ बताता है — एवलिन ग्लेनी, जो बिना सुन पाए कंपन से संगीत महसूस करती हैं, और उस्ताद बिस्मिल्लाह ख़ाँ, जिनकी शहनाई ने भारतीय संगीत को विश्वभर में सम्मान दिलाया।

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Q1. What was Evelyn Glennie's major challenge?

Q2. At what age did Evelyn start to lose her hearing?

Q3. Who noticed Evelyn's hearing problem first?

Q4. Which instrument did Evelyn see a girl playing that inspired her?

Q5. Who helped Evelyn realize she could feel music through her body?

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Tough Words (Glossary)

Jostle

Meaning: Push or bump against roughly

अर्थ: धक्का-मुक्की करना

"The passengers had to jostle to get on the train."

Prestigious

Meaning: Having high status or respect

अर्थ: प्रतिष्ठित

"She won a prestigious award for her research."

Daunting

Meaning: Seeming difficult to deal with

अर्थ: कठिन/भयावह

"Climbing Mount Everest is a daunting challenge."

Profoundly

Meaning: To a great or intense extent

अर्थ: गहराई से

"She was profoundly moved by the speech."

Conceal

Meaning: To hide something

अर्थ: छिपाना

"He tried to conceal his mistakes from his teacher."

Impaired

Meaning: Weakened or damaged

अर्थ: क्षीण/नुकसान पहुँचा हुआ

"Her vision was impaired after the accident."

Determined

Meaning: Having a strong decision

अर्थ: दृढ़ निश्चयी

"He is determined to succeed in life."

Percussionist

Meaning: A person who plays percussion instruments

अर्थ: तालवादक

"The percussionist played the drums beautifully."

Vibrations

Meaning: Rapid back and forth movement

अर्थ: कंपन

"The vibrations of the music could be felt through the floor."

Sheer

Meaning: Nothing other than; absolute

अर्थ: पूर्णत:

"It was sheer luck that he escaped the accident."

Intriguing

Meaning: Very interesting or fascinating

अर्थ: रोमांचक

"The book’s plot was quite intriguing."

Flawlessly

Meaning: Without mistakes or faults

अर्थ: निर्दोष रूप से

"She danced flawlessly on stage."

Resonance

Meaning: Deep, rich sound

अर्थ: गूँज/प्रतिध्वनि

"The resonance of the bell filled the temple."

Delights

Meaning: Gives great pleasure

अर्थ: आनंदित करता है

"The magician delights the children with his tricks."

Workaholic

Meaning: A person who works too much

अर्थ: काम का दीवाना

"He is a workaholic who never takes a break."

Accomplished

Meaning: Highly skilled or successful

अर्थ: निपुण/सफल

"She is an accomplished singer."

Shrill

Meaning: High-pitched and unpleasant sound

अर्थ: कर्कश

"The shrill cry of the bird woke me up."

Melodious

Meaning: Pleasant to hear

अर्थ: मधुर

"She sang a melodious song."

Auspicious

Meaning: Promising good fortune

अर्थ: शुभ

"They chose an auspicious day for the wedding."

Indispensable

Meaning: Absolutely necessary

अर्थ: अनिवार्य

"Water is indispensable for life."

Ensemble

Meaning: A group of musicians or instruments

अर्थ: वाद्यवृंद

"The musical ensemble performed beautifully."

Captivated

Meaning: Attracted and held the attention

अर्थ: मंत्रमुग्ध

"The audience was captivated by her voice."

Apprentice

Meaning: A learner under a skilled person

अर्थ: शागिर्द

"The blacksmith’s apprentice worked hard to learn."

Recital

Meaning: A musical performance

अर्थ: संगीत प्रस्तुति

"The piano recital was amazing."

Artificiality

Meaning: Lack of naturalness

अर्थ: कृत्रिमता

"The artificiality of the film disappointed him."

Glamour

Meaning: Exciting and attractive beauty

अर्थ: आकर्षण/चमक-दमक

"She was attracted by the glamour of the film industry."

Coveted

Meaning: Strongly desired

अर्थ: बहुत चाहा हुआ

"The award is one of the most coveted in sports."

Yearning

Meaning: Deep longing

अर्थ: लालसा

"She was yearning to see her hometown again."

Devout

Meaning: Deeply religious

अर्थ: धार्मिक

"He is a devout follower of his faith."

Heritage

Meaning: Traditions passed down from the past

अर्थ: विरासत

"India has a rich cultural heritage."

NCERT Solutions Class 9 English - Beehive Chapter 2.0 – The Sound of Music

Chapter Introduction

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Important Points

Practice MCQ Questions (30 questions)

Q1. What was Evelyn Glennie's major challenge?

Q2. At what age did Evelyn start to lose her hearing?

Q3. Who noticed Evelyn's hearing problem first?

Q4. Which instrument did Evelyn see a girl playing that inspired her?

Q5. Who helped Evelyn realize she could feel music through her body?

Q6. What was Evelyn's achievement at the Royal Academy of Music?

Q7. What award did Evelyn win in 1991?

Q8. How does Evelyn feel music?

Q9. Which part of her body does Evelyn feel the higher drum?

Q10. How many instruments has Evelyn mastered?

Q11. Which organization praises Evelyn as an inspiration for deaf children?

Q12. Why is Evelyn’s speech clear?

Q13. What does Evelyn do besides regular concerts?

Q14. Where does Evelyn remove her shoes to feel the vibrations?

Q15. What does Evelyn say about hard work?

Q16. Who banned the playing of pungi?

Q17. What was the shehnai originally called?

Q18. Who invented the shehnai?

Q19. Where is the shehnai traditionally played?

Q20. Who brought the shehnai onto the classical stage?

Q21. At what age did Bismillah Khan receive his first big laddu?

Q22. Where was Bismillah Khan born?

Q23. Which award did Bismillah Khan receive in 2001?

Q24. What did the King of Afghanistan gift Bismillah Khan?

Q25. Which film director named a movie after the shehnai?

Q26. Which radio station gave Bismillah Khan his big break?

Q27. What is the name of the auditorium in Teheran named after Bismillah Khan?

Q28. What did Bismillah Khan miss when he was abroad?

Q29. What did Bismillah Khan suggest people teach their children?

Q30. Where did Bismillah Khan play the shehnai every morning?