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2. Legends talk about the magical power of music. Orpheus, a legendary Greek master musician and
Tyre-player. had the ability to charm all living things and even stones with his music. Tansen and
B]Read the passage and answer the questions that follow.
10 Marks
1. The Concise Oxford Dictionary defines music as the art of combining vocal or instrumental
sounds (or both) to produce beauty of form, harmony and expression of emotion'. It is a form of
art wherein different sounds are merged together to create a pleasing sound. The word "music
comes from the Greek word 'mousike', which means "art of the Muses'. In ancient Greece, the
Muses included the goddesses of music, poetry, art and dance. Music is not only for
entertainment. It touches the soul and thus is capable of breaking boundaries to unite people from
different backgrounds and cultural heritage. It dissolves the physical boundaries of the nations. It
removes the barriers of age and language, and speaks to us all
. Thus, it is the singular greatest
force that is capable of binding people in brotherhood, love as well as peace.
precise use of the weemate time. The importanee or music is felteven more in today's stress-riddled
life. Musie soothes the nen es and helps us relax. Melody has the power to cure mental or physical
exhaustion. It has been proved that music has miraculous powers to treat anxiety and depression. It
is also known 10 eure insomnia. Music also helps us to connect with our deeper self and bring our
emotions to the fone
3. Music is known te help children develop linguistic skills. They are fascinated with the tone and
try to repeat and figure out the meaning. Children should be introduced to the basics concepts of
music in school at an early age and if they show any inclination towards it, they will have ample
time to pursue it.
4. Musie is also the best expression of emotions. One can express anger, love, passion, joy and other
kinds of feelings simply through music. It has the ability to convey what words cannot. This is why
accomplished musicians are held in very high esteem and most coveted awards have been conferred
upon them.
9. Which words in the passage mean the following?
2Mar
1.synchronization (para 1)
2.limits (para 1)
3.folklore (para 2)
4.calms (para 2)​

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