Class 9 English

Chapter 6 Solutions — Twin Melodies

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Step-by-step NCERT solutions for Twin Melodies (Chapter 6, NCERT Class 9 English) — the full working for every question, not just the final answer. You can also read the Twin Melodies textbook chapter.

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All 28 questions in Twin Melodies are solved in the PDF. Here's what's inside, exercise by exercise:

Check Your Understanding — Act I (Twin Melodies)

1.
Complete the table based on Act I of the play:
- (a) Setting — Where, Description of room, On the wall;
- (b) Children and the instruments they play (all four);
- (c) Speaker, Words, Reason for Avinash's exclamation 'Oh ho! Wow Shruti!'; Shruti's words 'There is need to worry Iqbal!'; Peter's 'That's the spirit!'
Do you think Shruti will gather the courage to speak to her father? Give a reason.
What might be Shruti's father's reaction? Why?

Check Your Understanding — Act II (Twin Melodies)

Complete the summary of Act II by choosing the correct words: Shruti seemed 1._____ during dinner. She finally gathered the 2._____ to inform her father about her wish to participate in an Indo-Western fusion concert. Nabin reacted negatively, expressing 3._____ of fusion music. Despite Shruti's 4._____ to him to attend a practice, Nabin was 5._____ in his decision. Shruti's mother 6._____ her…
Will Shruti's father go for the rehearsal? Support your answer with a reason.
Do you think Shruti and her parents would understand one another? If yes, why? If no, why not?

Check Your Understanding — Act III (Twin Melodies)

Identify the true statements from Act III: 1. During the rehearsal, Shruti's parents enter the room and are overjoyed at her performance. 2. Shruti initially considers telling her friends that she can't join them for the performance, after practising one last time. 3. Shruti's father expressed that she had sung a few notes incorrectly during her performance. 4. Shruti's father had followed the…

Critical Reflection I — Extract Questions (Twin Melodies)

1.
Read the extract: Shruti …
- (i) Select the option that correctly identifies Shruti's situation: A. confident B. indifferent C. content D. in a dilemma
- (ii) What does Shruti mean by 'the right way' in the sentence 'I just don't know how to tell him in the right way!'?
- (iii) Complete with a suitable reason: 'We can say that the extract reflects the generational gap in understanding art and tradition because ____________.'
- (iv) Explain how Iqbal's words were meant as an assurance to Shruti.
- (v) Fill in the blank with a phrase from the extract: 'The critics argued that only films which provoke thoughtful discussion are _________.'
2.
Read the extract …
- (i) Select the suitable option: 'Nabin's breakthrough in his understanding of artistic freedom highlights a bridge between ______': A. personal ambition and professional success B. traditional values and modern expressions C. strict discipline and casual learning D. historical techniques and futuristic innovations
- (ii) Fill in the blank: 'The extract uses the word "lost" both in the sense of losing _________ and physical separation.'
- (iii) In the line 'Shruti hugs her parents', which word from the following does NOT show what it conveys: reconciliation / harmony / acceptance / understanding / duty
- (iv) What can be inferred about Shruti's future in music following her father's expression of trust and support?
- (v) Identify the phrase that refers to the uniqueness of each artist's journey and style.

Critical Reflection II — Essay Questions (Twin Melodies)

Justify the title 'Twin Melodies'. How does the play explore the theme of tradition and modernity?
What are the different perspectives of Peter, Iqbal, and Avinash regarding confronting figures of authority? How do their attitudes towards Shruti's dilemma with her father provide insight into their own characters and values?
Analyse the character of Nabin Sharma. How does his attitude towards music evolve throughout the play?
How does the play use Shruti's internal conflict to explore the theme of duty towards family versus personal passion?
Evaluate the effectiveness of the play's conclusion. Does it realistically address the conflicts presented?
Assess how well the role of cultural diversity contributes to the storyline of the play.

Vocabulary and Structures in Context (Twin Melodies)

1.
Read the highlighted word 'Aside' in the stage direction: 'SHRUTI (Aside): Oh, how much I enjoy performing this piece. Perhaps I can practise one last time and soon after that I will tell them that I can't join them for the performance.' What is 'aside' used for?
- (i) enables characters to talk about the story
- (ii) shows what a character thinks or feels
- (iii) makes a direct link between the…
Read the following words from the text: 'Ahem ahem, I … er…'. Why are they used? 1. to fill gaps while speaking 2. to increase clarity 3. to provide confidence Also, choose suitable non-lexical fillers for the emoticons 1 to 4 from: whew, err, arrgh, hmmm, ahem-ahem. (One is extra.)
3.
Match the music-related words in Column 1 with their meanings in Column 2: 1. rhythm
- (i) the lowest tone or part in music 2. tempo
- (ii) a mixture of loud unpleasant sounds 3. bass
- (iii) the pattern of beats or time intervals in music 4. baritone
- (iv) the speed or pace at which a piece of music is played 5. cacophony
- (v) a male voice that falls between the higher and lower ranges 6. pitch
- (vi) a…
Write the meanings of the underlined phrases based on their usage in sentences: 1. 'When you follow trends without thinking, you drown your individual style.' 2. 'The pianist was appreciated for his sense of musicality.' 3. 'When one of the performers in the group was injured, they felt their practise would go down the drain.'
Read the sentences: 1. 'Oh, how much I enjoy performing this piece!' 2. 'Wah, how soulful! You all have done a wonderful job!' Sentences 1 and 2 are _________ sentences. (declarative/interrogative/exclamatory/imperative) Now convert each exclamatory sentence into a declarative sentence using 'exclaimed' or 'exclaimed with (feeling)'.
Write the following sentences in reported speech (one example given: 'Wow Shruti! You're a sensation!' → Avinash exclaimed with wonder that Shruti was a great sensation): 2. 'What an incredible achievement! I can't believe we pulled it off!' said Iqbal. 3. 'Bravo! Each note was executed perfectly, and the performance was flawless!' said Shruti's mother. 4. Iqbal: I basically have a little bit of…
Report the following dialogue in the indirect form of speech (Asma and Deepa): Asma: Wow! What a unique experience I had at the art studio today! Deepa: Tell me! I'm eager to hear! Asma: I accidentally spilled paint all over my canvas. Deepa: Oh, my goodness! What a pity! Asma: No worries! The painting now looks better than my original plan! Deepa: That's incredible! [Fill: Asma exclaimed…

Check Your Understanding — A Friend Found in Music (Poem)

Read the poem again to complete the poet … Fill in the blanks with words from the poem: 'Today, I've been thinking about how essential music is to me. It is like an ocean that calls me to its 1.____. Music is the 2.____ that harmonises with my 3.____, moving me in ways I can't explain. When I feel sad or upset about things, music is the 4.____ that eases the ache. It is amazing how music has the power to lift my 5.____, and give me strength to pull through difficult times. I know that it is the effect of music whenever I feel 6.____. Music is the much 7._______, dependable friend when there is no one to 8.______.'
Let us appreciate the poem: 1. The phrase 'moves me' in 'That moves me to the core' is an example of _____________. 2. The poet uses metaphors for music. List these metaphors and rewrite them as similes (Music is as ___ as ___). 3. What is the rhyme scheme of the poem? What impact does it have? 4. What is the poet's purpose in using the word 'music' repetitively? 5. What is the message the poet…

Critical Reflection — A Friend Found in Music (Poem)

1.
Read the extract …
- (i) Complete: 'The phrase "feel blue" indicates ___________.'
- (ii) Identify the line which shows music makes the poet happy.
- (iii) What does the last line of the extract signify?
- (iv) State whether true or false: 'Music plays a vital role in the poet's life.'
- (v) Select the central idea of the extract: A. Music brings comfort during sadness. B. Music is a necessity in times of happiness. C. Music improves our ability to pull heavy loads. D. Music is a source of knowledge and excitement.
Answer the following questions: 1. How is music able to move the poet 'to the core'? 2. Why does the poet compare music to a 'needed friend'? 3. Explain the poet's attitude towards music. 4. Support the opinion that this poem has a universal appeal. 5. Compare your experience of music with the feelings expressed in the poem.

Vocabulary in Context — A Friend Found in Music (Poem)

Read phrases from the poem denoting happiness and sadness … fill in the blanks with the correct word from brackets: 1. The familiar tune stimulated a rush of _________, transporting listeners back to cherished moments from their past. (nostalgia/elation) 2. The soulful ballad expressed the singer's _________, leaving the audience moved by the intensity of their emotions. (despondence/anguish) 3. The pianist played a soulful melody on the stage, creating an ambience of ____________. (melancholy/despair) 4. The festive symphony filled the air with _________ tones, lifting the spirits of everyone present on the joyous occasion. (jubilant/euphoric)
The poem line 'To make sure I pull through' uses the phrasal verb 'pull through' (meaning: to succeed in doing something very difficult). Match the following phrasal verbs with 'move' to their correct meanings: 1. He's planning to move out of his parents' house next month. 2. Our new neighbours moved in yesterday. 3. I've been in this job long enough — it's time I moved on. 4. Can you move over…

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