01 Which ability mainly helped Evelyn Glennie understand musical rhythm and notes?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Feeling vibrations from instruments through her body
Explanation: Evelyn Glennie mainly understood music by sensing the vibrations produced by instruments through her body. Because her hearing was severely impaired, simply listening to music in the ordinary way was not possible. With guidance and practice, she learned that different surfaces and parts of her body could receive vibrations, helping her identify rhythm, pitch, and the character of sounds. Therefore, option A is correct. Written notation can support a musician, but the question asks about the special ability that enabled Evelyn to experience sound. Watching lip movements does not reveal instrumental rhythm, and increasing volume would not solve her hearing difficulty. Her achievement demonstrates adaptation rather than dependence on louder sound.