Which layer is added to Bismillah Khan's music through practice on the Ganga banks and in temples?
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Correct answer: Spiritual and cultural depth
The governing concept is that an artist’s surroundings can shape the emotional and cultural character of artistic expression. Bismillah Khan practised near the Ganga and in the atmosphere of temples, where music was connected with devotion, tradition and the living culture of Banaras. This setting did not turn his music into publicity, politics or acting; instead, it deepened his sensitivity, tone and spiritual feeling. Thus option A is correct because the places of practice added spiritual and cultural depth to his shehnai music. Options B, C and D introduce unrelated motives and do not explain the influence described in the lesson.
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Spiritual and cultural depth
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The governing concept is that an artist’s surroundings can shape the emotional and cultural character of artistic expression. Bismillah Khan practised near the Ganga and in the atmosphere of temples, where music was connected with devotion, tradition and the living culture of Banaras. This setting did not turn his music into publicity, politics or acting; instead, it deepened his sensitivity, tone and spiritual feeling. Thus option A is correct because the places of practice added spiritual and cultural depth to his shehnai music. Options B, C and D introduce unrelated motives and do not explain the influence described in the lesson.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 English question. Chapter: The Sound of Music. Topic: Overcoming physical disabilities (Evelyn Glennie) and the life of Shehnai maestro Ustad Bismillah Khan.
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