The Cultural Journey of the Shehnai
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What is the shehnai primarily known as?

  • A musical instrument (correct)
  • A style of poetry
  • A form of painting
  • A type of dance

    • What changes did Ustad introduce to the shehnai?

  • He made it quieter for meditation
  • He used it only in folk music
  • He altered its playing style to be more classical (correct)
  • He stopped using it in performances

    • Where could the changes in the shehnai's music have been popularized?

  • In movie theaters
  • In private music studios
  • In modern concert halls
  • In temples and common settings (correct)

    • What effect did Ustad's new songs have on the shehnai's music?

    <p>They shifted the music from traditional to a classical style (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the initial playing style of the shehnai before Ustad's changes?

    <p>A traditional style (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was the shehnai traditionally played?

    <p>Temples and weddings (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contribution did Ustad Bismillah Khan make to the shehnai?

    <p>He raised its playing to a classical level. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cultural significance of the shehnai?

    <p>It is considered auspicious. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which setting was the shehnai NOT traditionally played?

    <p>Funerals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the fresh ideas that Bismillah Khan introduced for the shehnai?

    <p>Incorporating it into classical music. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the traditional use of the shehnai?

    <p>It was played at weddings and in temples. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is known for changing the style of the shehnai?

    <p>Bismillah Khan (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the new variations introduced by Bismillah Khan called?

    <p>Yaogas (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Bismillah Khan accomplish for the shehnai?

    <p>He expanded its scope and approach to classical playing. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what context was the shehnai considered auspicious?

    <p>At weddings and in temples. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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