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Character Sketch of Bismillah Khan (group 6)

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Character Sketch of Bismillah Khan (group 6)

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10 new words
1. Exhuberant
2. Tenacious
3. Induced shehnai
4. Zealous
5.Afflatus
6. Convival
7. Polymath in music
8.Gregarious
9. Conscientious
10. Enrapt

Bismillah Khan Wasa tenacious musician who induced the shehnai.

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AISHWARYA, NICHOLE, MEHREEN, ARDRA AND NITHIKA                       GROUP 7 (QUESTIONS)

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AISHWARYA, NICHOLE, MEHREEN, ARDRA AND NITHIKA                       GROUP 7 (QUESTIONS)

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Q) Describe the evolution of the musical instrument- Shehnai. PARAGRAPH 1, 2

Q) As a young boy, what did Bismillah Khan do to build his musical skills? PARAGRAPH 3

Q) Explain how Bismillah Khan’s family played a major role in pursuing his dreams.  PARAGRAPH 4 AND 5

Reference to Context

Q) “Work hard and you shall make it.” PARAGRAPH 6

1.Who said this to whom?

2.When did the speaker say this?

3.Do these words convey a strong message? Describe it in your own words.

Q) Why was the event on 15th August 1947 a historic event? PARAGRAPH 7

Q) Name a few of Bismillah Khan’s memorable performances. PARAGRAPH 8

Q) Mention the significant awards Bismillah Khan has received for his extraordinary talent. PARAGRAPH 9-11

Q) Why did Bismillah Khan refuse to start a school in the U.S.A? PARAGRAPH 12

Q) Why is Ustad Bismillah Khan’s life a perfect example of the rich, cultural heritage of India? PARAGRAPH 13

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HARIPRASAD CHAURASIA: Hariprasad Chaurasia is an Indian music director and classical flutist, who plays the bansuri, an Indian bamboo flute, in the Hindustani classical tradition.

LALITHA AND NANDINI-Internationally acclaimed Violin Maestros Dr. M. LALITHA and M. NANDINI have been widely applauded as the `QUEENS OF VIOLIN - Weekend'- of the present generation. Popularly known as the `VIOLIN SISTERS', these outstanding musicians have enthralled the audiences with their spell binding music and have been acclaimed as the "ONLY FEMALE DUO IN ASIA to perform the World music, South Indian Classical, Fusion and Western Classical music.

ZAKIR HUSSAIN- Zakir Hussain is a tabla virtuoso, composer, percussionist, music producer, film actor and eldest son of legendary tabla player Ustad Allah Rakha. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1988, and the Padma Bhushan in 2002, by the Government of India presented by President Abdul Kalam.

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The Childhood Of Bismillah Khan (GROUP- 4)

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The Childhood Of Bismillah Khan (GROUP- 4)

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Bismillah khan was born on 21 march 1916 , Bismillah belongs to a well known family of musicians from Bihar. At the age of three when his mother took him to his maternal uncle's house in Benaras, Bismillah was fascinated watching his uncles practice the shehnai. He started getting lessons in playing the instruments and would sit practising throughout the day.
The flowing waters of the Ganga inspired him to improvise and invent raagas.
At the age of 14, Bismillah accompanied his uncle to Allahabad Music Conference.
He was named as Qamaruddin to rhyme with Shamsuddin, their first son. His grandfather, Rasool Baksh Khan uttered “Bismillah” (the basmala) after looking at the newborn, thus he was named Bismillah Khan.

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Bismillah's musical journey and his achievements-GROUP 3

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Bismillah's musical journey and his achievements-GROUP 3

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He took to music early in life
at the age of 14 he accompanied his uncle to the Allahabad Music Conference.
With the opening of All India Radio in Lucknow in 1938 came his big break. He soon became an often-heard shehnai player on radio. In one of the hit films by Vijay Bhatt, his composition ''Dil ka khilona hai toot gaya" turned out to be a nationwide chartbuster.He was determined and diligent towards his work.
awards and recognition came thick and fast.He became the first Indian to be invited to perform  at the prestigious Lincoln Centre Hall in USA.He also took part in the World Exposition in Montreal.national awards like the Padmashri, the Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibushan were conferred on him.In 2001, he was awarded India's highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna.

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Charles Parker

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Group- 1
Hariprasad Chaurasia

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USTAD ALI AKBAR KHAN-Ali Akbar Khan was a Hindustani classical musician of the Maihar gharana, known for his virtuosity in playing the sarod. Trained as a classical musician and instrumentalist by his father, Allauddin Khan, he also composed several classical ragas and film scores.

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PART 2

1. AMJAD ALI KHAN:  Amjad Ali Khan is an Indian classical musician. Khan was born into a classical musical family and has performed internationally since the 1960s. He was awarded India's second highest civilian honor Padma Vibhushan in 2001.
2. This person has performed in the Kannada industry and is popular all over south india.
3. RAM NARAYAN: Ram Narayan, often referred to with the title Pandit, is an Indian musician who popularised the bowed instrument sarangi as a solo concert instrument in Hindustani classical music and became the first internationally successful sarangi player.
4. BISMILLAH KHAN:  Ustad Qamruddin "Bismillah" Khan, often referred to by the title Ustad, was an Indian musician credited with popularizing the shehnai.  While the shehnai had long held importance as a folk instrument played primarily schooled in traditional ceremonies, Khan is credited with elevating its status and bringing it to the concert stage.

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Group 1 - Artist's who play reeded instruments 

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Group 1 - Artist's who play reeded instruments 

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Hariprasad Chaurasia (1938 – present) A legendary Indian flautist and counted among the greatest masters of the north Indian bamboo flute, Hariprasad Chaurasia is a Padma Shree and a Padma Vibushan recipient.

Charles Parker Jr., also known as Yard bird and Bird, was an American jazz saxophonist and composer. Parker was a highly influential jazz soloist and a leading figure in the development of bebop, a form of jazz characterized by fast tempos, virtuosic technique and advanced harmonies.

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Afrah, Jemima, Gouri, Saniya ( SIMILARITIES BETWEEN MUSICIANS ) GROUP 2

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Afrah, Jemima, Gouri, Saniya ( SIMILARITIES BETWEEN MUSICIANS ) GROUP 2

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SIMILARITIES BETWEEN CLASSICAL MUSICIANS.
EVELYN GLENNIE - Profoundly deaf.
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN - Lost hearing ability
BISMILLAH KHAN -  He was in poverty and struggled to maintain expenses for his family. He had an illness. He died because of heart attack.
All these musicians went through many difficulties, but they achieved their dreams and passion despite their problems.
They had strong willpower and had faith in themselves, which made them reach great heights

SYNONYMS FOR WILLPOWER : Tenacity and Persistence.

ADJECTIVES TO DESCRIBE :
Evelyn Glennie :  accomplishable
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN :

meticulous
BISMILLAH KHAN : dedicated