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Beehive: The Sound of Music

English · CBSE Class 9 · English Medium · 17 questions and answers

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Q: The chapter 'The Sound of Music' has how many parts?

A: Two parts - Part I about Evelyn Glennie and Part II about Bismillah Khan.

Q: Who is the subject of Part I of the chapter?

A: Evelyn Glennie, a percussionist who is deaf.

Q: At what age did Evelyn begin to lose her hearing?

A: Around the age of eight; by eleven she was profoundly deaf.

Q: Which teacher recognised Evelyn's determination?

A: Ron Forbes, a percussionist who taught her to feel music through her body.

Q: How does Evelyn 'hear' music?

A: She senses the vibrations through her body and even through her bare feet.

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