Question

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow

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.

2. Legends talk about the magical power of music. Orpheus, a legendary Greek master musician and lyre- player, had the ability to charm all living things and even stones with his music. Tansen and Baiju Bawra could light lamps, melt stones, blossom flowers in autumn, and make it rain just by the precise use of the accurate tune. The importance of music is felt even more in today’s stress-riddled life. Music soothes the nerves 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 to cure insomnia. Music also helps us to connect with our deeper self and bring our emotions to the fore.
3. Music is known to 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. Music 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.

1. How do you define music?

2. Where does music get its name from?

3. Why is music an important part of our lives?

4. How did Orpheus create magic with his music?

5. Mention two lengendary Indian musicians.

6. How does music benefit children?

7. How is music an expression of our emotions?

8. Why are musicians held in great esteem of our society?

9. Which words in the passage mean the following? i) synchronization  ii) limits​

Answer 1

an arrangement of sounds in patterns to be sung or played on instruments

Answer 2

Answer:

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.

2. Legends talk about the magical power of music. Orpheus, a legendary Greek master musician and lyre- player, had the ability to charm all living things and even stones with his music. Tansen and Baiju Bawra could light