Reviving the Pungi Musical Instrument
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What was the reason for banning the pungi in the royal residence?

  • It was a type of pipe with a natural hollow stem
  • It had a shrill unpleasant sound (correct)
  • It was a musical instrument used by professional musicians
  • It was a generic name for reeded noisemakers

    • What modification did the barber make to the pipe?

  • He changed the material of the pipe to make it more durable
  • He added four strings to the pipe
  • He shortened the pipe to make it portable
  • He made seven holes on the body of the pipe (correct)

    • What was the barber's profession?

  • A royal musician
  • A member of a family of professional musicians (correct)
  • A member of the royal family
  • A royal servant

    • What was the result of the barber's modification to the pipe?

    <p>Soft and melodious sounds were produced when played</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who had access to the royal palace?

    <p>A barber of a family of professional musicians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary motivation behind the barber's modification to the pipe?

    <p>To improve the tonal quality of the pungi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic of the pipe did the barber choose to modify to create a new instrument?

    <p>The length and breadth of the pipe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the barber's experiment with the modified pipe?

    <p>The pipe produced a softer and more melodious sound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the social status of the person who had access to the royal palace?

    <p>A barber of a family of professional musicians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name given to the reeded noisemakers after the pungi was banned?

    <p>Pungi</p> Signup and view all the answers

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