Make use of the following notes to write a descriptive paragraph on the musical instrument 'Shehnai'. Make your description as interesting as possible. (Word limit: 100-150 words) (8 Marks) Shehnai Type Reed or mouthpiece Parts : Length Tonal Quality A North Indian classical wind instrument : handcrafted reed instrument (wood wind instrument i.e. played by blowing air through its reeds) Reeds, conical wooden pipe with holes for different notes and a flare bell called 'pyala' for resonance Approximately 53 cms (about 20 inches) : Very powerful and sweet but nasal (can convey both joy and pain very effectively) : North India, especially Banaras, West India and Central India : Auspicious occasions like weddings and poojas : Bharat Ratna Ustad Bismillah Khan Finger holes Area of Popularity Pyala on metallic bell Occasions when played Famous Exponent (Remember to include a topic sentence, supporting details & a concluding sentence in the paragraph
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A Shehnai is that kind of a musical instrument, which has initially originated from the Indian subcontinent. It is made out of piece of wood, with one end of reed and the other half with a metal or wooden flared bell at the other end.
It makes a sound which is thought to be creating and maintaining a sense of sanctity and is widely used during marriages, processions and in temples.
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Make use of the following notes to write a descriptive paragraph on the musical instrument 'Shehnai'. Make your description as interesting as possible. (Word limit: 100-150 words) (8 Marks) Shehnai Type Reed or mouthpiece Parts : Length Tonal Quality A North Indian classical wind instrument : handcrafted reed instrument (wood wind instrument i.e. played by blowing air through its reeds) Reeds, conical wooden pipe with holes for different notes and a flare bell called 'pyala' for resonance Approximately 53 cms (about 20 inches) : Very powerful and sweet but nasal (can convey both joy and pain very effectively) : North India, especially Banaras, West India and Central India : Auspicious occasions like weddings and poojas : Bharat Ratna Ustad Bismillah Khan Finger holes Area of Popularity Pyala on metallic bell Occasions when played Famous Exponent (Remember to include a topic sentence, supporting details &