✏️ Section 3 — Worked Examples
Example 1: Who is Shruti Sharma?
Step 1: Think about the main character.
Step 2: She is a young girl who plays violin.
Step 3: Her father runs a music school.
Step 4: She likes both old and new music.
Answer: Shruti is a young violinist who loves both classical and modern music.
Example 2: What is fusion music?
Step 1: Think about the word fusion.
Step 2: Fusion means to mix two things.
Step 3: Here, old music and new music mix.
Step 4: The result is a new style of music.
Answer: Fusion music is mixing old classical music with modern styles.
Example 3: What does the play teach us?
Step 1: Think about the father and daughter.
Step 2: The father wants only classical music.
Step 3: Shruti wants to try new things too.
Step 4: Both old and new can work well.
Answer: The play teaches us that old and new can live together in music.
✅ Detailed Answers — Take-Home Handout (Twin Melodies)
Part A — Fill in the Blanks:
1. violin 2. music 3. old (classical) 4. notes 5. love (or harmony)
Part B — True or False:
1. False (Shruti plays the violin, not the piano.) 2. True (Guru Nabin Sharma is Shruti’s father.) 3. True 4. False (The father strongly believes in classical music and initially resists modern fusion styles.) 5. True
Part C — Match the Columns:
1 → b (Shruti = Young violinist) 2 → a (Guru Nabin = Head of music school) 3 → d (Fusion = Mixing old and new music) 4 → c (Classical = Old style of music) 5 → e (Raga = Set of musical notes)
Part D — Short Answer Questions:
1. Shruti Sharma is a young, talented girl who plays the violin with great skill. She is the daughter of Guru Nabin Sharma, who heads a music school. She loves both classical and modern music.
2. Guru Nabin Sharma teaches classical Indian music, including ragas (a set of musical notes in a specific order), at his music school. He is deeply rooted in the classical tradition.
3. Fusion music is a style that blends traditional or classical music with modern sounds and rhythms, creating something new that appeals to younger audiences while still honouring older musical traditions.
4. Music is important because it expresses feelings and emotions that words alone cannot convey. It connects people across generations and cultures, creates a sense of harmony, and brings joy and healing to the heart.
Part E — Think and Write (Model Answers):
1. Both old and new music have their beauty. Classical music carries the wisdom of centuries, while modern music feels fresh and relatable. I believe a blend of both is the richest experience.
2. Music brings people together because it speaks a universal language. When people listen or play together, they feel a shared emotion that erases differences of age, culture, or language.
3. We should respect our teachers because they invest their time, knowledge, and energy to help us grow. A good teacher, like Guru Nabin, passes on not just skills but also values and love for what they teach.
🃏 Section 6 — Revision Flashcards
Who is Shruti Sharma?
A young girl who plays the violin.
Who is Guru Nabin Sharma?
Shruti's father and music school head.
What is fusion music?
Mixing old and new styles of music.
What is a raga?
A set of musical notes in order.
What instrument does Shruti play?
She plays the violin very well.
What does Guru mean?
A teacher or guide in Indian culture.
What is the main conflict?
Old classical vs new modern music style.
What is the play's theme?
Music and love unite all people.