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Evelyn Glennie and Bismillah Khan

Evelyn Glennie and Bismillah Khan

Explore the lives and achievements of two remarkable musicians, Evelyn Glennie and Bismillah Khan. This quiz delves into their challenges, philosophies, and iconic performances that shaped their careers. Discover how they overcame obstacles and left a lasting legacy in the world of music.

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Evelyn Glennie and Bismillah Khan

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List of Questions24 questions
  1. Question 1
    • She had financial difficulties.
    • She was unable to hear.
    • She lacked musical talent.
    • She had no access to musical education.
  2. Question 2
    • By using special hearing aids.
    • With help from her teachers' guidance.
    • By feeling the vibrations through her body.
    • By memorizing musical notes.
  3. Question 3
    • She was the youngest student ever admitted.
    • She won a significant international award.
    • She scored the highest marks in its history.
    • She created her own music program.
  4. Question 4
    • Painting landscapes.
    • Fluently speaking multiple languages.
    • Dancing performances.
    • Writing music theory books.
  5. Question 5
    • Collaboration with others is the key to success.
    • Success is determined by hard work alone.
    • Knowing one's goal is essential to achieving it.
    • Talent matters more than determination.
  6. Question 6
    • Violin.
    • Drums.
    • Piano.
    • Xylophone.
  7. Question 7
    • She received a honorary doctorate.
    • She was invited for international tours.
    • She became a professor at the academy.
    • She earned several prestigious awards.
  8. Question 8
    • She could predict the future of songs.
    • She could hear music under water.
    • She could sense sound through her fingertips.
    • She could visualize music notes in colors.
  9. Question 9
    • Shehnai
    • Tabla
    • Sitar
    • Bansuri
  10. Question 10
    • The India-Pakistan Partition Ceremony
    • Celebration of the Constitution
    • First Indian Independence Day Celebration
    • All-India Music Conference
  11. Question 11
    • Kabul
    • Cairo
    • Hanoi
    • Tehran
  12. Question 12
    • Traditional and respectful
    • Authentic and genuine
    • Innovative and creative
    • Artificial and glamorous
  13. Question 13
    • Grammy Award
    • Oscar
    • Kumar Gandharva Award
    • Bharat Ratna
  14. Question 14
    • He sought to leave India permanently.
    • He felt disconnected from his cultural heritage.
    • He continually expressed a desire to perform globally.
    • He cherished his hometown of Benaras and Dumraon.
  15. Question 15
    • They discouraged him from pursuing music.
    • They led him to innovate new raagas influenced by the Ganga.
    • They inspired him to play only traditional raagas.
    • They had little effect on his musical development.
  16. Question 16
    • Mahatma Gandhi
    • King Zahir Shah of Afghanistan
    • Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
    • Vijay Bhatt
  17. Question 17
    • He introduced it to the classical music stage.
    • He modified its design to create a more powerful sound.
    • He eliminated its use in folk music performances.
    • He created a fusion of shehnai with Western instruments.
  18. Question 18
    • Singing in the temple exposed him to classical music early.
    • Playing gilli-danda developed his rhythmic skills.
    • His family's musical background had no effect on his career.
    • Earning laddu prizes motivated him to pursue music seriously.
  19. Question 19
    • A positive and auspicious sound at weddings and temples.
    • A symbol of sadness and mourning.
    • Disruption and chaos in traditional ceremonies.
    • A tool for entertainment in royal courts.
  20. Question 20
    • His grandfather was the shehnai nawaz at a royal court.
    • He was the only musician in his family.
    • His parents discouraged his musical pursuits.
    • He learned music solely from his friends.
  21. Question 21
    • She highlighted the struggles of musicians without disabilities.
    • She focused only on traditional forms of music.
    • She became a benchmark for excellence in deaf musicians.
    • She discouraged disabled participation in the arts.
  22. Question 22
    • He was awarded the Soloist of the Year Award.
    • He became a member of the Royal Philharmonic Society.
    • He played at the United Nations General Assembly.
    • He earned the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor.
  23. Question 23
    • It shows the decline of folk traditions in India.
    • It signifies the blending of different musical genres.
    • It emphasizes the exclusivity of classical music over folk forms.
    • It highlights the importance of preserving traditional music.
  24. Question 24
    • It serves to isolate individuals from their communities.
    • It is merely a form of entertainment without deeper significance.
    • It has no impact on an individual's social standing.
    • It acts as a medium for personal and cultural expression.
List of Flashcards24 flashcards
  1. Card 1
    HintConsider the obstacles a deaf musician may encounter.Memory TipDeaf musician, overcoming obstacles.
  2. Card 2
    HintWhat alternative ways are there to experience or understand music?Memory TipMusic through feeling, not hearing
  3. Card 3
    HintThink about different methods of sensing outside of standard hearing.Memory TipBody's senses for music.
  4. Card 4
    HintThink of famous music institutions, like conservatoriesMemory TipFamous music school, Evelyn's success
  5. Card 5
    HintThink of a musician who plays various percussion instruments.Memory TipMany percussion instruments
  6. Card 6
    HintConsider ailments that can develop over time.Memory TipHearing loss, gradual damage
  7. Card 7
    HintMedical devices designed for auditory support.Memory TipSupport for hearing issues.
  8. Card 8
    HintWhat does it mean to 'hear' through different sensory modalities ?Memory TipDeaf musician, successful despite hearing loss
  9. Card 9
    HintThink of her recognition and impact.Memory TipEvelyn's Award
  10. Card 10
    HintShe prioritizes young musicians for whom she arranges these free workshops.Memory TipDedication to Music
  11. Card 11
    HintInitially a pungi or a pipe.Memory TipFrom Pungi to Shehnai
  12. Card 12
    HintTraditions and celebrations link it.Memory TipShehnai's auspicious sound.
  13. Card 13
    HintHe was a young boy playing in Bihar.Memory TipBismillah child playing
  14. Card 14
    HintA very high recognition in India.Memory TipHighest Civilian Award
  15. Card 15
    HintA family legacy of playing shehnaiMemory TipShehnai Family
  16. Card 16
    HintPart of the traditional music groups.Memory TipClassical Stage
  17. Card 17
    HintThink about how his environment influenced his music.Memory TipGanga River inspired new raags.
  18. Card 18
    HintHis career started during his youthful years.Memory TipRadio and Music conferences!
  19. Card 19
    HintThink about an important historical event.Memory TipIndependence Day shehnai.
  20. Card 20
    HintThink about foreign audiences.Memory TipForeign king and carpets.
  21. Card 21
    HintThink about films, but also his perspective.Memory TipFilm world vs reality.
  22. Card 22
    HintThink about achievements and honors.Memory TipNational and International acclaim.
  23. Card 23
    HintHis view on music's importance.Memory TipTeaching music to children.
  24. Card 24
    HintHis devotion to his rootsMemory TipHome is where the heart is.

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