G9-ENG-L2 The Sound of Music and Wind

What was Evelyn Glennie's profession despite her hearing impairment?

• Pianist
• Violinist
• Percussionist
• Singer

At what age did Evelyn start to lose her hearing?

• 8
• 11
• 12
• 14

How does Evelyn 'hear' music?

• Through her ears
• By feeling vibrations
• By reading musical notes
• By watching other musicians

What award did Evelyn win in 1991?

• Grammy Award
• Royal Philharmonic Society's Soloist of the Year Award
• BRIT Award
• Mercury Prize

What instrument is Bismillah Khan famous for playing?

• Sitar
• Tabla
• Shehnai
• Sarod

In which year was Bismillah Khan born?

• 1914
• 1916
• 1918
• 1920

Where did Bismillah Khan spend most of his childhood?

• Delhi
• Mumbai
• Varanasi
• Kolkata

What was the original name of the instrument that later evolved into the shehnai?

• Pungi
• Flute
• Harmonium
• Sarangi

Which king was so impressed by Bismillah Khan that he gifted him a gold shehnai?

• King of Nepal
• King of Bhutan
• King Zahir Shah of Afghanistan
• Nizam of Hyderabad

What was the highest civilian award Bismillah Khan received?

• Padma Shri
• Padma Bhushan
• Padma Vibhushan
• Bharat Ratna