Question

2. Till recently it was used only in temples and weddings. The credit for bringing this
instrument onto the classical stage goes to Ustad Bismillah Khan.
(a) Which instrument is being referred to as 'it in the extract?
(b) When and Where was 'it generally played? Why?
(c) What was the Naubat? Where was it played?
(d) How did Bismillah Khan bring the shehnai to the classical stage?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Ans(a)The instrument is referred to in the extract is 'shehnai'.

(b)Generally sahnai was played on any person's wedding a similar occasion of the function.

(c,)Naqqar Khana, a part of Red Fort Complex, wasalso known as Naubat Khana. Basically it is drum house where music was played, at the time of arrival of the emperor in the court or at arrival of important dignitaries and this building is located at the entrance of the fort.

(d)Shehnai was brought to the classical stage by Ustad Bismillah Khan. He started picking up the finger nuances of Shehnai under the guidance of his maternal uncle Ali Bux. He had been honoured with Padma Bhushan, Padmashree and Padma Vibhushan.