NCERT Solutions for Class 9 English Kaveri Chapter 6 Twin Melodies & A Friend Found in Music

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Kaveri chapter 6 also includes the poem “A Friend Found in Music” by Bryanna T. Perkins, which celebrates music as a constant companion in both joy and sorrow. Together, the play and the poem explore the timeless themes of tradition vs. modernity, individual passion vs. family expectation and the universal healing power of music. This chapter is an important part of the 2026-27 NCERT/State Board Class 9 English syllabus and helps students develop comprehension, vocabulary and creative writing skills.

Class 9 English Kaveri Chapter 6 Twin Melodies Question Answer with explanation

Answer:

See AnswerYes, I would like to play a musical instrument. If given a choice, I would choose the guitar because it is very popular, easy to carry and can be used to play different kinds of music. I also like its melodious sound.

See AnswerYes, there is a difference in the choice of music between children and elders. Children usually prefer modern and fast music like pop and rap, while elders prefer classical or traditional music. This difference is mainly due to changing trends, tastes and experiences.

The theatre club was 1. _______________ their practice. Anil saw Sunny was 2. _______________ and not speaking to anyone. They had a disagreement in the morning and since then, Sunny was 3. _______________. Anil did not want to 4. _______________ and disturb Sunny further but he finally decided to 5. _______________ and speak to Sunny. He was sure if he apologised first, his friend would 6. _______________. With a lot of anxiety, he 7. _______________ to apologise. And finally, Sunny smiled! Everyone clapped and asked them to 8. _______________ to celebrate.
See AnswerThe theatre club was 1. 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐩 their practice. Anil saw Sunny was 2. 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 and not speaking to anyone. They had a disagreement in the morning and since then, Sunny was 3. lost in his thoughts. Anil did not want to 4. 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭 𝐮𝐩 and disturb Sunny further but he finally decided to 5. 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭 𝐮𝐩 and speak to Sunny. He was sure if he apologised first, his friend would 6. 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝. With a lot of anxiety, he 7. 𝐛𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐭 to apologise. And finally, Sunny smiled! Everyone clapped and asked them to 8. 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 to celebrate.

Answer:

See AnswerYes, Shruti will gather the courage because her friends encourage her and she understands that she must speak honestly to her father.

See AnswerShruti’s father might react strictly at first because he strongly believes in classical music and may not accept fusion music easily. However, he may later understand her talent.

Shruti seemed 1. ___________________ during dinner. She finally gathered the 2. ___________________ to inform her father, Nabin, about her wish to participate in an upcoming Indo-Western fusion concert. Nabin reacted negatively, expressing 3. ___________________ of fusion music and dismissed the idea. Despite Shruti’s 4. ___________________ to him to attend a practice before deciding, Nabin was 5. ___________________ in his decision.  Shruti’s mother, Leela, 6. ___________________ her for not seeking permission earlier. The tension highlights the 7. ___________________ between traditional and contemporary musical preferences within the family. Despite the 8. ___________________, Shruti promises not to hide again and is urged to go to bed by her mother.
See AnswerShruti seemed 1. 𝐚𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭-𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 during dinner. She finally gathered the 2. 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 to inform her father, Nabin, about her wish to participate in an upcoming Indo-Western fusion concert. Nabin reacted negatively, expressing 3. 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐥 of fusion music and dismissed the idea. Despite Shruti’s 4. 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚 to him to attend a practice before deciding, Nabin was 5. 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦 in his decision. Shruti’s mother, Leela, 6. 𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐝 her for not seeking permission earlier. The tension highlights the 7. 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡 between traditional and contemporary musical preferences within the family. Despite the 8. 𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤, Shruti promises not to hide again and is urged to go to bed by her mother.

See AnswerNo, Shruti’s father may not agree immediately because he strongly believes in classical music and is firm in his decision.

See AnswerYes, they will understand one another because with time and communication, Shruti’s parents may realise her talent and accept her interest in fusion music.

Answer:

1. 𝘚𝘩𝘳𝘶𝘵𝘪: 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘺 𝘐𝘲𝘣𝘢𝘭! 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘱𝘢𝘱𝘢. 𝘏𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘵 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴. 𝘏𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘪𝘵 𝘢 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘷𝘪𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘞𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯 𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘦𝘴. 𝘗𝘢𝘱𝘢 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘮𝘭𝘺 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘊𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘏𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘪 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘤, 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘢𝘱𝘴, 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘤 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺. 𝘐 𝘥𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘱𝘢𝘱𝘢 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘐 𝘥𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴, 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘐 𝘥𝘰. 𝘐𝘵’𝘴 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘵𝘰𝘰. 𝘐 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘩𝘪𝘮 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘺!
𝘐𝘲𝘣𝘢𝘭: 𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴, 𝘚𝘩𝘳𝘶𝘵𝘪. 𝘏𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘧𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳, 𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥.
(i) Select the option that correctly identifies
Shruti’s situation.
A. confident
B. indifferent
C. content
D. in a dilemma
See AnswerD. 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!”?
See AnswerShruti means that she does not know how to explain her feelings to her father politely and in a way that he will understand and accept.

(iii) Complete the following with a suitable reason.
We can say that the extract reflects the generational gap in understanding art and tradition because _______________.
See AnswerWe can say that the extract reflects the generational gap in understanding art and tradition because 𝐒𝐡𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐢 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐟𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜.

(iv) Explain how Iqbal’s words were meant as an assurance to Shruti.
See AnswerIqbal’s words assure Shruti that her father will understand her feelings. He encourages her to speak honestly and not be afraid, giving her confidence.

(v) Fill in the blank with a phrase from the extract.
The critics argued that only films which provoke thoughtful discussion are ________________.
See AnswerThe critics argued that only films which provoke thoughtful discussion are 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡.

2. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow.
𝘕𝘈𝘉𝘐𝘕: 𝘐 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘤. 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘣𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘶𝘴. 𝘐 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘺 𝘧𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴. 𝘈𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘣𝘢𝘺, 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘥. 𝘐 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘚𝘩𝘳𝘶𝘵𝘪 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘱 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘵! (𝘚𝘩𝘳𝘶𝘵𝘪 𝘩𝘶𝘨𝘴 𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘩 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴)

(i) Select the suitable option to complete the sentence.
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
See AnswerB. traditional values and modern expressions

(ii) Fill in the blank with a suitable phrase.
The extract uses the word ‘lost’ both in the sense of losing ________________ and physical separation.
See AnswerThe extract uses the word ‘lost’ both in the sense of losing 𝐨𝐧𝐞’𝐬 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐲 and physical separation.

(iii) In the line, ‘Shruti hugs her parents’, which word from those given below, does not show what it conveys?

See Answerduty

(iv) What can be inferred about Shruti’s future in music following her father’s expression of trust and support?
See AnswerIt can be inferred that Shruti will confidently pursue her passion for fusion music with her father’s support and achieve success in her musical journey.

(v) Identify the phrase that refers to the uniqueness of each artist’s journey and style.
See Answer“each bay, its own wind”

See AnswerThe title ‘Twin Melodies’ refers to the two styles of music—classical and fusion. The play shows the conflict between tradition (represented by Nabin) and modernity (represented by Shruti). It highlights how both styles can coexist harmoniously when there is understanding and acceptance.

See AnswerIqbal encourages Shruti to speak honestly to her father, showing confidence and trust. Avinash takes a light-hearted approach, suggesting celebration and reducing tension. Peter supports Shruti calmly. Their attitudes show that they value friendship, support and courage in facing authority.

See AnswerNabin Sharma is strict and strongly believes in classical music at first. He rejects fusion music and opposes Shruti’s idea. However, later he realises his mistake, appreciates Shruti’s talent and accepts modern music. His character shows growth, understanding and openness to change.

See AnswerShruti feels torn between respecting her father’s wishes and following her passion for fusion music. This conflict shows the struggle between duty and personal dreams. The play suggests that one can respect family while also pursuing one’s interests through honest communication.

See AnswerThe conclusion is effective as it resolves the conflict positively. Nabin understands Shruti’s feelings and supports her. It is realistic because it shows that change takes time but is possible through understanding and communication.

See AnswerCultural diversity plays an important role as it introduces fusion music, combining different styles. It enriches the story by showing how different cultures and ideas can come together and create something new and meaningful.

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.
1. 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 audience and the character
(iv) (i), (ii), and (iii)
See Answer(iv) (i), (ii), and (iii)

Ahem ahem, I… er…

Now, select the correct answer for the question given below.

Why are they used?
1. to fill gaps while speaking
2. to increase clarity
3. to provide confidence
See Answer1. to fill gaps while speaking

Answer:

● notes—a single sound at a certain pitch, usually shown as a symbol on music sheet.
● crescendo [kri-SHEN-doe]—a gradual increase in the volume or intensity of sound

Now, on the next page, match the meanings of other music-related words in Column 1 with their meanings in Column 2.

Answer:

Answer:

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 the exclamatory sentences given above to declarative sentences.

Answer:
Sentences 1. and 2. are sentences. Exclamatory

1. He exclaimed with joy that he enjoyed performing that piece very much.
2. He exclaimed with appreciation that they had done a very soulful and wonderful job.

1. “Wow Shruti! You’re a sensation!” suggested Avinash.
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.
Iqbal exclaimed that it ________________.
Answer:
Iqbal exclaimed that it 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐟𝐟.

3. “Bravo! Each note was executed perfectly, and the performance was flawless!” said Shruti’s mother.
Shruti’s mother applauded that each note had been executed perfectly and that __________________.
Answer:
Shruti’s mother applauded that each note had been executed perfectly and that 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬.

4. Iqbal: I basically have a little bit of scolding for breakfast every day!
Answer:
Iqbal said that he basically had a little bit of scolding for breakfast every day.

5. Shruti: Sorry mummy, won’t hide from you again. I promise!
Answer:
Shruti apologised to her mother and said that she would not hide from her again and promised so.

6. Avinash: You are a sensation now! The least you can do is throw a party!
Answer:
Avinash exclaimed that Shruti was a sensation then and that the least she could do was throw a party.

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!

Asma exclaimed excitedly that she 1.______________ . Deepa urged her to tell her as she was eager to hear. Asma said that 2. ______________. Deepa pitied Asma. However, Asma replied to her not to worry as 3. ______________. Deepa exclaimed that 4. _____________.
See AnswerAsma exclaimed excitedly that she 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐚 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐲. Deepa urged her to tell her as she was eager to hear. Asma said that 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐯𝐚𝐬. Deepa pitied Asma. However, Asma replied to her not to worry as 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧. Deepa exclaimed that it was incredible.

See Answer3

(Transcript for teacher on page 270)
See AnswerThe answer remains 3, as the yazh is a curved harp-like instrument.

The Yazh
1. Type of instrument – The Indian ___________
(i) Was used in: ___________
(ii) Earlier version of: ___________
2. Design
(i) stem tip – shaped like ___________ of mythological animal
(ii) resonator
A. shape of a ___________
B. material – ___________
3. Design variety
(i) peacock, ___________, ___________ and bow string
See Answer1. Type of instrument – The Indian 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐩
(i) Was used in: 𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜
(ii) Earlier version of: 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐯𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐚
2. Design
(i) stem tip – shaped like 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 of mythological animal
(ii) resonator
A. shape of a 𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐭
B. material – 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐧-𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝
3. Design variety
(i) peacock, 𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐥𝐞, 𝐟𝐢𝐬𝐡 and bow string

𝘈𝘯𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘩𝘢, 𝘢 𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘳, 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘢 𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘢 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘳. 𝘏𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳, 𝘢 𝘷𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵, 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘤 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭. 𝘏𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘢 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘤𝘶𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘷𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵. 𝘚𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮 𝘢𝘵 𝘢 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘪𝘵, 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳’𝘴 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘭. 𝘏𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳, 𝘈𝘯𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘩𝘢’𝘴 𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘩𝘦𝘳. 𝘈𝘯𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘩𝘢 𝘴𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨.

In groups of four, create a play script based only on the beginning of the story given above. To write the script, you may refer to the play you have just read.

Answer:
Title: Follow Your Passion
Characters: Anuradha, Father, Mother, Brother
Setting: Anuradha’s house, evening
(Scene opens in the living room. Anuradha is sitting quietly.)

Anuradha (aside): I love playing the tabla… but Papa will never agree. What should I do?
Mother (entering): Anuradha, why are you so quiet?
Anuradha: Ma… I have been selected to perform at a prestigious event.
Mother (smiling): That is wonderful news!
Brother: Wow! That is amazing, Anu! You are going to rock the stage!
Anuradha (hesitant): But… Papa will not like it.

(Father enters)
Father: What is going on here?
Mother: She has been invited to perform at an important event.
Father (firmly): I have told you before. You should focus on singing, not tabla.
Anuradha: But Papa, I love playing the tabla…
Father: It is not the right path for you.

(Anuradha looks upset)
Anuradha (aside): Why does he not understand me?
Mother: Please listen to her once.
Brother: Yes Papa, she has worked very hard.
Anuradha (gathering courage): Papa… I respect your opinion, but this is my dream. Please give me one chance.

(Father remains silent for a moment)
Father (softening): If this is truly what you want… then prove yourself.
Anuradha (happily): Thank you, Papa! I will not disappoint you!
Mother: We are all proud of you.
Brother: Let us celebrate!
(Scene ends with the family smiling together.)

Kaveri Chapter 6 Poem Question Answers

1. What kind of music do you prefer to listen to—vocal or instrumental?
2. Name your favourite musician(s).
3. Give reasons for your choice.
See Answer1. I prefer to listen to vocal music because I enjoy songs with meaningful lyrics and emotions.
2. My favourite musicians are Lata Mangeshkar and Pandit Ravi Shankar.
3. I like Lata Mangeshkar because of her melodious voice and timeless songs. I admire Pandit Ravi Shankar for his mastery of the sitar and his contribution to Indian classical music.

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. __________. Thank you, my dear music, for being my all-time comfort.
See AnswerToday, I’ve been thinking about how essential music is to me. It is like an ocean that calls me to its 𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐡𝐬. Music is the 𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐝𝐲 that harmonises with my 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐥, moving me in ways I can’t explain. When I feel sad or upset about things, music is the 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐦 that eases the ache. It is amazing how music has the power to lift my 𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐬, and give me strength to pull through difficult times. I know that it is the effect of music whenever I feel 𝗹𝗼𝘄. Music is the much 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝, dependable friend when there is no one to 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡. Thank you, my dear music, for being my all-time comfort.

1. The phrase ‘moves me’ in the line ‘That moves me to the core, ’ is an example of________________.
See AnswerThe phrase ‘moves me’ in the line ‘That moves me to the core,’ is an example of 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐫.

2. The poet uses metaphors for music. List these metaphors and rewrite them as similes. For example, Music is as ________________ as ________________.
See AnswerThe poet uses metaphors for music. These can be rewritten as similes:
Music is as 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩 as 𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐧.
Music is as 𝐬𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 as 𝐚 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐦.
Music is as 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 as 𝐚 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝.

3. What is the rhyme scheme of the poem? What impact does it have?
See AnswerThe rhyme scheme of the poem is regular and rhythmic. It creates a musical flow and makes the poem pleasant and easy to read.

4. What is the poet’s purpose in using the word ‘music’ repetitively?
See AnswerThe poet repeats the word ‘music’ to emphasise its importance in her life and to show her deep connection with it.

5. What is the message the poet wishes to convey through the poem?
See AnswerThe message of the poem is that music is a powerful source of comfort, strength, and emotional support in our lives.

6. Identify the mood of the poem from the options given below.
(i) nostalgic
(ii) thoughtful
(iii) amused
(iv) playful
See AnswerThe mood of the poem is (ii) thoughtful

7. Give evidence from the poem to support that the A Friend Found speaker is the poet herself.
See AnswerThe speaker is the poet herself because the poem uses first-person expressions like “I’ve been thinking” and “moves me”, showing her personal feelings and experiences.

1. 𝘔𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘤 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘺
𝘐 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘐 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘣𝘭𝘶𝘦.
𝘔𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘤 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘵𝘴 𝘮𝘺 𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘴
𝘛𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘐 𝘱𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩.

(i) Complete the following sentence suitably.
The phrase ‘feel blue’ indicates _____________________.
See AnswerThe phrase ‘feel blue’ indicates 𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲.

(ii) Identify the line which shows music makes the poet happy.
See AnswerThe line which shows music makes the poet happy is: “Music lifts my spirits”

(iii) What does the last line of the extract signify?
See AnswerThe last line of the extract signifies that music gives the poet strength and helps her overcome difficult times.

(iv) State whether the following sentence is true or false.
See AnswerMusic plays a vital role in the poet’s life. : True

(v) Select the central idea of the extract from the following options.
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.
See AnswerThe central idea of the extract is:
A. Music brings comfort during sadness.

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.
See Answer1. Music is able to move the poet ‘to the core’ because it deeply affects her emotions and touches her heart, making her feel comforted and understood.
2. The poet compares music to a ‘needed friend’ because it is always there to support her, comfort her and help her during difficult times.
3. The poet’s attitude towards music is very positive and appreciative. She sees music as a source of healing, strength and emotional support.
4. This poem has a universal appeal because everyone experiences emotions like sadness and happiness and many people find comfort in music just like the poet.
5. My experience of music is similar to the poet’s feelings. Music helps me relax, lifts my mood when I am sad and gives me energy and motivation.

Classify the words given in the box below as positive emotions and negative emotions.

Positive emotions (happiness): _____________________
Negative emotions (sadness): _____________________
Answer:
Words: feel blue, lifts my spirits, most cheerful

Positive emotions (happiness): 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐬 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐬, 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥
Negative emotions (sadness): 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐛𝐥𝐮𝐞

Now, fill in the blanks by choosing the correct word from those given in the 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)
Answer:
1. The familiar tune stimulated a rush of 𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐠𝐢𝐚, transporting listeners back to cherished moments from their past.
2. The soulful ballad expressed the singer’s 𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐡, leaving the audience moved by the intensity of their emotions.
3. The pianist played a soulful melody on the stage, creating an ambience of 𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐲.
4. The festive symphony filled the air with 𝐣𝐮𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 tones, lifting the spirits of everyone present on the joyous occasion.

II Read the highlighted word in the line given below.
To make sure I pull through..
Answer:
For self reading and understanding.

III. Choose the correct meaning from the box given below for the underlined phrasal verbs in the following sentences.
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 a bit so I can sit down?
5. The police officer told the crowd to move along.
6. The bus moved off as soon as all the passengers were seated.
(i) to start doing or discussing something new
(ii) to begin living in a new home or place
(iii) to start moving; to leave
(iv) to go to a new position, especially in order to make room for other people
(v) to leave a place where one has been living
(vi) to shift position to make space for someone or something
Answer:
1. He’s planning to move out of his parents’ house next month.
(v) to leave a place where one has been living
2. Our new neighbours moved in yesterday.
(ii) to begin living in a new home or place
3. I’ve been in this job long enough – it’s time I moved on.
(i) to start doing or discussing something new
4. Can you move over a bit so I can sit down?
(vi) to shift position to make space for someone or something
5. The police officer told the crowd to move along.
(iv) to go to a new position, especially in order to make room for other people
6. The bus moved off as soon as all the passengers were seated.
(iii) to start moving; to leave

Answer:

1. Put off
   Meaning: to postpone or delay
   Sentence: The teacher put off the test until next week.
2. Get up
   Meaning: to rise from bed
   Sentence: I get up early every morning to study.
3. Look after
   Meaning: to take care of
   Sentence: She looks after her younger brother after school.
4. Break down
   Meaning: to stop working or functioning
   Sentence: Our car broke down on the way to the market.
5. Put on
   Meaning: to wear something
   Sentence: He put on his jacket before going outside.
6. Get along
   Meaning: to have a good relationship
   Sentence: I get along well with my classmates.
7. Look for
   Meaning: to search for something
   Sentence: She is looking for her lost book.
8. Break out
   Meaning: to start suddenly
   Sentence: A fire broke out in the building last night.

1. How are the two speakers connected?
(i) parent-child (ii) teacher-student
(iii) brother-sister
See Answer(ii) teacher-student

2. Where is the conversation taking place?
(i) music centre (ii) park
(iii) school reception area
See Answer(i) music centre

3. Which musical instrument is the reason for the problem?
(i) sitar (ii) santoor (iii) sarod
See Answer(i) sitar

4. What is the problem being discussed?
(i) inability to play the musical instrument
(ii) irregularity of the music class
(iii) lack of choice of the musical instrument
See Answer(i) inability to play the musical instrument

5. What has been the unsuccessful solution?
(i) practising for longer hours
(ii) singing while playing the instrument
(iii) watching videos about playing the instrument
See Answer(iii) watching videos about playing the instrument

6. What is the final decision taken?
(i) change classes
(ii) pick a simpler instrument
(iii) purchase the musical instrument
See Answer(ii) pick a simpler instrument

(Transcript for teacher on page 270)
See Answer1. How are the two speakers connected?
(i) parent-child
2. Where is the conversation taking place?
(i) music centre
3. Which musical instrument is the reason for the problem?
(ii) santoor
4. What is the problem being discussed?
(ii) irregularity of the music class
5. What has been the unsuccessful solution?
(iii) watching videos about playing the instrument
6. What is the final decision taken?
(iii) purchase the musical instrument

Follow the guidelines given below to draft the invitation letter.

Format:
Sender’s address
Date
Salutation: Dear…

Body of the letter:

• Ask about their well-being.
• Mention the event and give details – date, time and venue.
• Request them to attend.
  Complimentary close: Yours affectionately,
  Name of the sender

Language:

• Use first person—‘I’ and second person ‘We’ and ‘You’.
• Write in a warm and personalised style.

Answer:

Kaveri Chapter 6 English to Hindi Translation:

Shruti Sharma : A young aspiringAspiring (adjective)
Meanings:
Hoping and working to become successful in a particular field, ambitious (किसी क्षेत्र में सफल होने की इच्छा रखने वाला और प्रयास करने वाला, आकांक्षी, महत्वाकांक्षी)
Examples:
1. The coach organised a training camp for aspiring athletes. (प्रशिक्षक ने खिलाड़ी बनने की इच्छा रखने वाले युवाओं के लिए प्रशिक्षण शिविर आयोजित किया।)
2. As an aspiring writer, she writes a short story every week. (लेखिका बनने की आकांक्षा रखने वाली वह हर सप्ताह एक छोटी कहानी लिखती है।)
3. The competition gave aspiring singers a chance to show their talent. (प्रतियोगिता ने गायक बनने की इच्छा रखने वालों को अपनी प्रतिभा दिखाने का अवसर दिया।) violinistViolinist (noun)
Meanings:
A person who plays the violin (वायलिन वादक)
Examples:
1. The violinist played a gentle tune. (वायलिन वादक ने एक मधुर धुन बजाई।)
2. She hopes to become a violinist. (वह वायलिन वादक बनना चाहती है।)
3. We applauded the young violinist. (हमने युवा वायलिन वादक के लिए तालियाँ बजाईं।)
Guru Nabin Sharma : Shruti’s father, a violinist, and the PrincipalPrincipal (noun)
Meanings:
The head of a school or college (विद्यालय या महाविद्यालय के प्रधानाचार्य)
Examples:
1. The principal welcomed the students. (प्रधानाचार्य ने विद्यार्थियों का स्वागत किया।)
2. Our principal supports the music club. (हमारे प्रधानाचार्य संगीत क्लब का समर्थन करते हैं।)
3. She met the principal after class. (वह कक्षा के बाद प्रधानाचार्य से मिली।) of Sangeetika Music School
Leela Devi : Shruti’s mother
Avinash : Tabla player of the fusionFusion (noun)
Meanings:
A blend of different styles, especially in music (अलग-अलग शैलियों का मेल, विशेषकर संगीत में)
Examples:
1. Their fusion music combines Indian and Western sounds. (उनका फ्यूज़न संगीत भारतीय और पाश्चात्य ध्वनियों का मेल है।)
2. The band enjoys experimenting with fusion. (बैंड अलग-अलग शैलियों के मेल के साथ प्रयोग करना पसंद करता है।)
3. The concert featured an exciting fusion of musical traditions. (संगीत समारोह में संगीत परंपराओं का रोचक मेल प्रस्तुत हुआ।) group
Iqbal : FlutistFlutist (noun)
Meanings:
A person who plays the flute (बाँसुरी वादक)
Examples:
1. The flutist played beside the singer. (बाँसुरी वादक ने गायक के पास बैठकर बाँसुरी बजाई।)
2. A skilled flutist visited our school. (एक कुशल बाँसुरी वादक हमारे विद्यालय आया।)
3. The audience listened quietly to the flutist. (श्रोताओं ने चुपचाप बाँसुरी वादक को सुना।) of the fusion group
Peter : Keyboard player of the fusion group

Hindi Translationश्रुति शर्मा : एक युवा महत्वाकांक्षी वायलिन वादक
गुरु नबिन शर्मा : श्रुति के पिता, एक वायलिन वादक, और संगीतिका म्यूजिक स्कूल के प्रधानाचार्य
लीला देवी : श्रुति की माँ
अविनाश : फ्यूज़न समूह के तबला वादक
इकबाल : फ्यूज़न समूह के बाँसुरी वादक
पीटर : फ्यूज़न समूह के कीबोर्ड वादक

ACT I
The scene opens to the notes of a beautiful Indo-Western fusionFusion (noun)
Meanings:
A blend of different styles, especially in music (अलग-अलग शैलियों का मेल, विशेषकर संगीत में)
Examples:
1. Their fusion music combines Indian and Western sounds. (उनका फ्यूज़न संगीत भारतीय और पाश्चात्य ध्वनियों का मेल है।)
2. The band enjoys experimenting with fusion. (बैंड अलग-अलग शैलियों के मेल के साथ प्रयोग करना पसंद करता है।)
3. The concert featured an exciting fusion of musical traditions. (संगीत समारोह में संगीत परंपराओं का रोचक मेल प्रस्तुत हुआ।) music piece in its crescendoCrescendo (noun)
Meanings:
A gradual increase in musical loudness; its high point (संगीत की ध्वनि का क्रमशः तेज होना; उसका चरम)
Examples:
1. The music rose to a crescendo. (संगीत की ध्वनि बढ़ते-बढ़ते अपने चरम पर पहुँच गई।)
2. The orchestra built a powerful crescendo. (वाद्यवृंद ने संगीत की ध्वनि को क्रमशः बहुत तेज किया।)
3. A crescendo made the final passage dramatic. (क्रमशः बढ़ती ध्वनि ने अंतिम अंश को नाटकीय बना दिया।). There are four children on stage playing in a room that has a small rack and a wooden table stackedStacked (verb)
Meanings:
Placed in a pile or layers (एक के ऊपर एक रखे हुए)
Examples:
1. Books were stacked on the table. (मेज पर किताबें एक के ऊपर एक रखी थीं।)
2. He stacked the boxes carefully. (उसने डिब्बों को सावधानी से एक के ऊपर एक रखा।)
3. The plates were stacked beside the sink. (प्लेटें सिंक के पास एक के ऊपर एक रखी थीं।) with books. On the wall are posters of famous Indian fluteFlute (noun)
Meanings:
A wind instrument played by blowing air across or into an opening (फूँक मारकर बजाया जाने वाला वाद्ययंत्र, बाँसुरी)
Examples:
1. He plays the flute every evening. (वह हर शाम बाँसुरी बजाता है।)
2. The flute produced a sweet sound. (बाँसुरी से मधुर ध्वनि निकली।)
3. She kept her flute in its case. (उसने अपनी बाँसुरी उसके खोल में रखी।) players Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia and Shashank Subramanyam. The room belongs to Iqbal, who is playing the flute. On the tabla is Avinash, Peter on the keyboard, and Shruti on the violinViolin (noun)
Meanings:
A four-stringed instrument usually played with a bow (चार तारों वाला वाद्ययंत्र, जिसे सामान्यतः गज से बजाते हैं)
Examples:
1. She learned to play the violin. (उसने वायलिन बजाना सीखा।)
2. The violin rested on his shoulder. (वायलिन उसके कंधे पर टिका था।)
3. We heard a beautiful violin solo. (हमने वायलिन का सुंदर एकल वादन सुना।). Soon they wind upWind up (phrasal verb)
Meanings:
Bring an activity to an end (किसी गतिविधि को समाप्त करना, समेटना)
Examples:
1. Let us wind up the rehearsal. (आइए अभ्यास समाप्त करें।)
2. They decided to wind up the meeting early. (उन्होंने बैठक जल्दी समाप्त करने का निर्णय लिया।)
3. We must wind up before sunset. (हमें सूर्यास्त से पहले काम समाप्त करना होगा।) their performance and are packing upPacking up (phrasal verb)
Meanings:
Putting things away after finishing an activity (काम के बाद सामान समेटना)
Examples:
1. The musicians were packing up their instruments. (संगीतकार अपने वाद्ययंत्र समेट रहे थे।)
2. We started packing up after the picnic. (पिकनिक के बाद हमने सामान समेटना शुरू किया।)
3. She was packing up her books. (वह अपनी किताबें समेट रही थी।) their musical instrumentsInstruments (plural noun)
Meanings:
Objects used to produce music (संगीत उत्पन्न करने वाले वाद्ययंत्र)
Examples:
1. The children carried their instruments carefully. (बच्चे अपने वाद्ययंत्र सावधानी से ले गए।)
2. Several instruments were displayed in the room. (कमरे में कई वाद्ययंत्र प्रदर्शित थे।)
3. We learned the names of string instruments. (हमने तार वाले वाद्ययंत्रों के नाम सीखे।). Shruti wears a look of distressDistress (noun)
Meanings:
Great worry, sadness, or suffering (चिंता, दुख, व्याकुलता)
Examples:
1. Her face showed distress. (उसके चेहरे पर चिंता दिखाई दी।)
2. His friends noticed his distress. (उसके मित्रों ने उसकी व्याकुलता देखी।)
3. A kind word eased her distress. (स्नेहपूर्ण बात से उसकी चिंता कम हुई।) on her face.

Hindi Translationयह दृश्य इंडो-वेस्टर्न फ्यूजन संगीत के अपने चरम पर पहुंचने के साथ शुरू होता है। मंच पर चार बच्चे एक ऐसे कमरे में संगीत बजा रहे हैं जिसमें एक छोटा रैक और किताबों से भरी एक लकड़ी की मेज है। दीवार पर प्रसिद्ध भारतीय बाँसुरी वादकों पंडित हरिप्रसाद चौरसिया और शशांक सुब्रमण्यम के पोस्टर लगे हैं। यह कमरा इकबाल का है, जो बाँसुरी बजा रहा है। तबले पर अविनाश है, पीटर कीबोर्ड पर है, और श्रुति वायलिन पर। जल्द ही वे अपना प्रदर्शन समाप्त करते हैं और अपने वाद्ययंत्रों को समेटने लगते हैं। श्रुति के चेहरे पर परेशानी का भाव है।

Grammar AnalysisThe paragraph uses the Simple Present tense (“opens,” “are,” “belongs,” “wears”) to describe a scene as it happens in a play (often called “stage directions”). It also uses the Present Continuous (“playing,” “packing”) to show ongoing actions within that scene.
► Adjectives (Describing Words)
• Beautiful: Describes the quality of the music.
• Small: Describes the size of the rack.
• Wooden: Describes the material of the table.
• Famous: Describes the reputation of the flute players on the posters.
► Verbs (Action/State Words)
• Opens: Simple Present used to start the narrative of the scene.
• Playing: Present Participle showing the children’s activity.
• Packing up: Phrasal verb in the continuous form showing their current action.
• Wears: Simple Present describing Shruti’s current expression.
► Adverbs (How/When/Where)
• Soon: Adverb of time showing that the transition happens quickly.
• On stage / On the wall: Prepositional phrases showing location.

Peter: That was a good rehearsalRehearsal (noun)
Meanings:
Practice before a public performance (सार्वजनिक प्रस्तुति से पहले अभ्यास, पूर्वाभ्यास)
Examples:
1. The rehearsal begins at four. (पूर्वाभ्यास चार बजे शुरू होता है।)
2. We had a rehearsal before the play. (नाटक से पहले हमने पूर्वाभ्यास किया।)
3. The final rehearsal went smoothly. (अंतिम पूर्वाभ्यास सुचारु रूप से हुआ।). Well doneWell done (expression)
Meanings:
Words used to praise a good effort or achievement (अच्छे प्रयास या सफलता की प्रशंसा, शाबाश)
Examples:
1. Well done! Your song was beautiful. (शाबाश! तुम्हारा गीत सुंदर था।)
2. The coach said, “Well done, team!” (प्रशिक्षक ने कहा, “शाबाश, टीम!”)
3. Well done on finishing the difficult task. (कठिन काम पूरा करने पर शाबाश।) guys! Let’s meet again tomorrow.
Iqbal: (picking up a newspaper from his desk) Wait wait, before anyone goes. Did any of you guys read what they wrote about Shruti’s performancePerformance (noun)
Meanings:
The act of presenting music, drama, or another skill to an audience (दर्शकों के सामने कला का प्रदर्शन, प्रस्तुति)
Examples:
1. Her performance impressed the audience. (उसकी प्रस्तुति ने दर्शकों को प्रभावित किया।)
2. The performance lasted twenty minutes. (प्रस्तुति बीस मिनट तक चली।)
3. We prepared carefully for our first performance. (हमने अपनी पहली प्रस्तुति की सावधानी से तैयारी की।) with her father yesterday in the Parbatpuri Daily Clarion? Ahem ahem, “MelodyMelody (noun)
Meanings:
A pleasing sequence of musical notes, a tune (सुरीले स्वरों का क्रम, मधुर धुन)
Examples:
1. She hummed a familiar melody. (उसने एक परिचित धुन गुनगुनाई।)
2. The flute carried the main melody. (बाँसुरी पर मुख्य धुन बज रही थी।)
3. I remembered the melody all day. (मुझे दिन भर वह धुन याद रही।) runs in the veinsRuns in the veins (idiom)
Meanings:
Is a natural or deeply rooted part of someone’s character or talent (स्वभाव या प्रतिभा में गहराई से समाया होना, रगों में बसना)
Examples:
1. Music runs in the veins of this family. (इस परिवार की रगों में संगीत बसा है।)
2. People say adventure runs in his veins. (लोग कहते हैं कि रोमांच उसकी रगों में बसता है।)
3. Creativity runs in her veins. (रचनात्मकता उसके स्वभाव में गहराई से समाई है।) of Miss Shruti Sharma, daughter of the masterMaster (adjective)
Meanings:
Highly skilled or expert in an activity (अत्यंत कुशल, विशेषज्ञ)
Examples:
1. A master musician guided the students. (एक कुशल संगीतकार ने विद्यार्थियों का मार्गदर्शन किया।)
2. The master craftsman carved the wood. (विशेषज्ञ कारीगर ने लकड़ी पर नक्काशी की।)
3. We watched a master violinist perform. (हमने एक अत्यंत कुशल वायलिन वादक की प्रस्तुति देखी।) violinist Nabin Sharma!”

Hindi Translationपीटर: यह एक अच्छा रियाज़ था। शाबाश दोस्तों! कल फिर मिलते हैं।
इकबाल: (अपनी मेज से अखबार उठाते हुए) रुको रुको, किसी के जाने से पहले। क्या तुम में से किसी ने पढ़ा जो कल के पर्वतपुरी डेली क्लेरियन में श्रुति और उनके पिता के प्रदर्शन के बारे में छपा है? अहम अहम, “मास्टर वायलिन वादक नबिन शर्मा की बेटी मिस श्रुति शर्मा की रगों में सुर दौड़ते हैं!”

Grammar AnalysisThe paragraph uses the Simple Present tense for the dialogue (“is,” “goes,” “runs”) and the Simple Past (“was,” “wrote”) to refer to the rehearsal and the newspaper article. It also uses a Present Perfect structure (“Did… read”) to ask about a recent past event.
► Adjectives (Describing Words)
Good: Describes the quality of the practice session.
Master: Describes the high level of skill Shruti’s father has.
Violinist: (Noun used as a modifier) describing the type of musician Nabin Sharma is.
► Verbs (Action/State Words)
Picking up: Present Participle describing Iqbal’s physical action.
Meet: Simple Present used to suggest a future plan.
Read: Simple Past used to inquire about the newspaper.
Runs: Simple Present used to state a fact (metaphorical) about her talent.
► Adverbs (How/When/Where)
Again: Shows the action of meeting will be repeated.
Tomorrow: Adverb of time.
Yesterday: Adverb of time showing when the performance happened.

Avinash: Oh ho! Wow Shruti! You are a sensationSensation (noun)
Meanings:
Someone or something attracting great excitement and attention (बहुत चर्चा और उत्साह पैदा करने वाला व्यक्ति या विषय, सनसनी)
Examples:
1. The young singer became a sensation. (युवा गायिका सनसनी बन गई।)
2. Her first song was an overnight sensation. (उसका पहला गीत रातोंरात बेहद लोकप्रिय हो गया।)
3. The new band caused a sensation at school. (नए बैंड ने विद्यालय में धूम मचा दी।) now! The least you can do is throw a partyThrow a party (idiom)
Meanings:
Organise a party or celebration (पार्टी देना, उत्सव आयोजित करना)
Examples:
1. They will throw a party after the concert. (वे संगीत समारोह के बाद पार्टी देंगे।)
2. We decided to throw a party for our teacher. (हमने अपने शिक्षक के लिए पार्टी आयोजित करने का निर्णय लिया।)
3. She wants to throw a party on her birthday. (वह अपने जन्मदिन पर पार्टी देना चाहती है।)!
Peter: Shruti Sharma for the win, sweatingSweating (verb)
Meanings:
Producing sweat; working with intense physical effort (पसीना बहाना, बहुत मेहनत करना)
Examples:
1. He was sweating after the long practice. (लंबे अभ्यास के बाद वह पसीना बहा रहा था।)
2. The players were sweating in the heat. (गर्मी में खिलाड़ियों को पसीना आ रहा था।)
3. She was sweating as she carried the boxes. (डिब्बे उठाते समय उसे पसीना आ रहा था।) on the vi-o-lin!
(Shruti remains unaffectedUnaffected (adjective)
Meanings:
Not visibly influenced or disturbed (अप्रभावित, जिस पर असर न दिखे)
Examples:
1. She remained unaffected by the applause. (वह तालियों से अप्रभावित रही।)
2. He appeared unaffected by their teasing. (वह उनकी छेड़छाड़ से अप्रभावित दिखाई दिया।)
3. The calm player seemed unaffected by the noise. (शांत खिलाड़ी शोर से अप्रभावित लग रहा था।), lost in her thoughtsLost in her thoughts (phrase)
Meanings:
Deeply absorbed in thinking and unaware of surroundings (विचारों में इतनी खोई हुई कि आसपास का ध्यान न हो)
Examples:
1. She sat by the window, lost in her thoughts. (वह खिड़की के पास अपने विचारों में खोई बैठी थी।)
2. Lost in her thoughts, she missed the question. (अपने विचारों में खोए होने के कारण वह प्रश्न नहीं सुन पाई।)
3. Her friend called to her while she was lost in her thoughts. (जब वह अपने विचारों में खोई थी, तब उसकी सहेली ने उसे पुकारा।). The boys surroundSurround (verb)
Meanings:
Be or move all around someone or something (चारों ओर होना, घेर लेना)
Examples:
1. Tall trees surround our school. (हमारे विद्यालय के चारों ओर ऊँचे पेड़ हैं।)
2. Friends surround her with kindness. (मित्र उसे स्नेह से घेरे रहते हैं।)
3. Do not surround the injured player. (घायल खिलाड़ी के चारों ओर भीड़ मत लगाओ।) her trying to distractDistract (verb)
Meanings:
Draw someone’s attention away from something (ध्यान हटाना, ध्यान भटकाना)
Examples:
1. Loud music can distract me from studying. (तेज संगीत पढ़ाई से मेरा ध्यान भटका सकता है।)
2. He told a joke to distract his worried friend. (अपने चिंतित मित्र का ध्यान हटाने के लिए उसने चुटकुला सुनाया।)
3. Please do not distract the performers. (कृपया कलाकारों का ध्यान मत भटकाइए।) her.)

Hindi Translationअविनाश: ओह हो! वाह श्रुति! तुम तो अब सनसनी बन गई हो! कम से कम तुम एक पार्टी तो दे सकती हो!
पीटर: श्रुति शर्मा जीत के लिए, वाय-ओ-लिन पर पसीना बहाते हुए!
(श्रुति अप्रभावित रहती है, अपने विचारों में खोई हुई। लड़के उसे घेर लेते हैं और उसका ध्यान भटकाने की कोशिश करते हैं।)

Grammar AnalysisThe paragraph uses the Simple Present tense for the dialogue (“are,” “is,” “can do”) and the stage directions (“remains,” “surround”). It also uses the Present Participle (“sweating,” “trying”) to describe a rhythmic action or an ongoing effort.
► Adjectives (Describing Words)
• Sensation: (Used as a noun here, but functions as a descriptor of her status).
• Least: Superlative adjective describing the minimum expectation.
• Unaffected: Describes Shruti’s lack of reaction to the boys’ teasing.
• Lost: Describes her mental state (daydreaming or worried).
► Verbs (Action/State Words)
• Throw: Simple Present (infinitive form) used to describe the action of hosting a party.
• Sweating: Present Participle showing the intense effort of playing.
• Remains: Simple Present showing a continued state of being.
• Surround: Simple Present action verb showing the boys moving around her.
• Distract: Infinitive showing the purpose of the boys’ actions.
► Adverbs (How/When/Where)
• Now: Adverb of time showing her current fame.
• Lost in: Phrasal description showing where her mind has gone.

Peter: Shruti!
Iqbal (a little loudlyLoudly (adverb)
Meanings:
With a strong or high-volume sound (ऊँची आवाज़ में, ज़ोर से)
Examples:
1. She called his name loudly. (उसने ऊँची आवाज़ में उसका नाम पुकारा।)
2. The audience clapped loudly. (दर्शकों ने ज़ोर से तालियाँ बजाईं।)
3. He spoke loudly so everyone could hear. (वह ज़ोर से बोला ताकि सब सुन सकें।)): Shruti!
Avinash (very loudly): SHRUTI!
(Shruti is startledStartled (adjective)
Meanings:
Suddenly surprised or alarmed (अचानक चौंका हुआ)
Examples:
1. The startled child looked up. (चौंके हुए बच्चे ने ऊपर देखा।)
2. She was startled by the sudden applause. (अचानक बजी तालियों से वह चौंक गई।)
3. He looked startled when the bell rang. (घंटी बजने पर वह चौंका हुआ दिखाई दिया।). There is silenceSilence (noun)
Meanings:
Absence of sound or speech (चुप्पी, मौन, खामोशी)
Examples:
1. There was silence after his question. (उसके प्रश्न के बाद चुप्पी छा गई।)
2. We listened in silence. (हमने चुपचाप सुना।)
3. A loud knock broke the silence. (तेज दस्तक ने खामोशी तोड़ दी।) for a few seconds while Shruti finds the wordsFinds the words (phrase)
Meanings:
Thinks of suitable words to express a feeling or idea (अपनी बात कहने के लिए उचित शब्द ढूँढ़ना)
Examples:
1. She pauses until she finds the words to explain. (समझाने के लिए उचित शब्द मिलने तक वह रुकती है।)
2. He always finds the words to comfort me. (मुझे सांत्वना देने के लिए वह हमेशा उचित शब्द खोज लेता है।)
3. The shy child finally finds the words to ask for help. (संकोची बच्चा अंततः मदद माँगने के लिए उचित शब्द खोज लेता है।))

Hindi Translationपीटर: श्रुति!
इकबाल (थोड़ा जोर से): श्रुति!
अविनाश (बहुत जोर से): श्रुति!
(श्रुति चौंक जाती है। कुछ सेकंड के लिए खामोशी छा जाती है जबकि श्रुति बोलने के लिए शब्द ढूंढती है।)

Avinash: Oh god, don’t tell me you still haven’t told Nabin sir about the concertConcert (noun)
Meanings:
A public musical performance (सार्वजनिक संगीत कार्यक्रम)
Examples:
1. The concert starts at seven. (संगीत कार्यक्रम सात बजे शुरू होता है।)
2. Our band performed at the concert. (हमारे बैंड ने संगीत कार्यक्रम में प्रस्तुति दी।)
3. She invited her parents to the concert. (उसने अपने माता-पिता को संगीत कार्यक्रम में आमंत्रित किया।)!
Peter: Does that mean you have still not told your parents about these practises? Just tell them you come for the practice from 4 to 5!
Iqbal: Yes Shruti. Just tell them you practisePractise (verb)
Meanings:
Do something repeatedly to improve a skill (कौशल सुधारने के लिए बार-बार अभ्यास करना)
Examples:
1. I practise the violin daily. (मैं रोज वायलिन का अभ्यास करता हूँ।)
2. We practise together after school. (हम विद्यालय के बाद मिलकर अभ्यास करते हैं।)
3. She needs to practise this tune. (उसे इस धुन का अभ्यास करने की आवश्यकता है।) with us. Tell them about the concert. There is no need to worryWorry (verb)
Meanings:
Feel anxious or troubled about something (चिंता करना, परेशान होना)
Examples:
1. Do not worry about a small mistake. (छोटी गलती की चिंता मत करो।)
2. She began to worry about the concert. (उसे संगीत कार्यक्रम की चिंता होने लगी।)
3. His parents worry when he is late. (उसके देर से आने पर उसके माता-पिता चिंता करते हैं।)!

Hindi Translationअविनाश: हे भगवान, मुझे यह मत बताना कि तुमने अभी तक नबिन सर को कॉन्सर्ट के बारे में नहीं बताया है!
पीटर: क्या इसका मतलब है कि तुमने अभी भी अपने माता-पिता को इन अभ्यासों के बारे में नहीं बताया? बस उन्हें बता दो कि तुम 4 से 5 बजे तक अभ्यास के लिए आती हो!
इकबाल: हाँ श्रुति। बस उन्हें बता दो कि तुम हमारे साथ रियाज़ करती हो। उन्हें कॉन्सर्ट के बारे में बताओ। चिंता करने की कोई ज़रूरत नहीं है!

Grammar AnalysisThe paragraph uses the Present Perfect tense (“haven’t told”) to show an action that was expected to happen by now but hasn’t. It also uses the Imperative Mood (“Just tell,” “Wait”) to give direct advice or commands.
► Adjectives (Describing Words)
• Still: (Used here as an adverb, but describes the ongoing nature of the secret).
• These: Demonstrative adjective pointing to the specific practice sessions.
► Verbs (Action/State Words)
• Tell: Simple Present (imperative) used to give advice.
• Mean: Simple Present used to ask for clarification.
• Come: Simple Present showing a routine action (4 to 5).
• Practise: Simple Present showing the activity they do together.
• To worry: Infinitive used after “no need.”
► Adverbs (How/When/Where)
• Still: Emphasizes that the situation has not changed over time.
• Again: (Implied context) suggesting a repeated action.
• 4 to 5: Adverbial phrase of time specifying the duration.

Shruti: There is need to worry Iqbal! You don’t know papa. He is very strict about these things. He will think it a desecrationDesecration (noun)
Meanings:
Treating something sacred or deeply respected with disrespect (पवित्र या अत्यंत सम्मानित वस्तु का अनादर, अपमान)
Examples:
1. The desecration of the shrine upset the villagers. (धर्मस्थल के अपमान से ग्रामीण दुखी हुए।)
2. They condemned the desecration of the memorial. (उन्होंने स्मारक के अपमान की निंदा की।)
3. He regarded damage to the sacred book as desecration. (उसने पवित्र पुस्तक को नुकसान पहुँचाने को उसका अपमान माना।) of the violin to be played to Western tunes. Papa firmlyFirmly (adverb)
Meanings:
With determination, confidence, or steadiness (दृढ़ता से, मजबूती से)
Examples:
1. She firmly refused to give up. (उसने हार मानने से दृढ़ता से इनकार किया।)
2. He held the violin case firmly. (उसने वायलिन का खोल मजबूती से पकड़ा।)
3. The teacher spoke calmly but firmly. (शिक्षक ने शांत लेकिन दृढ़ स्वर में बात की।) believes that Classical Hindustani music, with its ragasRagas (plural noun)
Meanings:
Melodic frameworks in Indian classical music with characteristic notes and patterns (भारतीय शास्त्रीय संगीत में विशेष स्वरों और चलन पर आधारित राग)
Examples:
1. The singer practised different ragas. (गायक ने विभिन्न रागों का अभ्यास किया।)
2. Some ragas are associated with particular times of day. (कुछ राग दिन के विशेष समयों से जुड़े होते हैं।)
3. Our teacher explained the moods of two ragas. (हमारे शिक्षक ने दो रागों के भाव समझाए।) and aalaapsAalaaps (plural noun)
Meanings:
Slow explorations of a raga, usually without a fixed beat (राग का धीमा विस्तार, जो सामान्यतः निश्चित ताल के बिना होता है; आलाप)
Examples:
1. The singer began with gentle aalaaps. (गायक ने कोमल आलापों से शुरुआत की।)
2. We listened to the aalaaps before the main composition. (मुख्य रचना से पहले हमने आलाप सुने।)
3. The aalaaps revealed the character of the raga. (आलापों ने राग का स्वरूप स्पष्ट किया।), is the only kind of music that an artist of any worthWorth (noun)
Meanings:
Value, merit, or importance (मूल्य, योग्यता, महत्व)
Examples:
1. Her work proved its worth. (उसके काम ने अपना महत्व सिद्ध किया।)
2. Kind actions have lasting worth. (दयालु कार्यों का स्थायी महत्व होता है।)
3. An artist of great worth deserves recognition. (बहुत योग्य कलाकार सम्मान का अधिकारी है।) should play. I don’t want papa to feel that I don’t care about his opinionsOpinions (plural noun)
Meanings:
Personal views or beliefs (राय, विचार, मान्यताएँ)
Examples:
1. We listened to everyone’s opinions. (हमने सबकी राय सुनी।)
2. Their opinions about music differed. (संगीत के बारे में उनकी राय अलग थी।)
3. She expressed her opinions politely. (उसने विनम्रता से अपने विचार व्यक्त किए।), because I do. It’s just that I want to give this a try too. I just don’t know how to tell him in the right way!

Hindi Translationश्रुति: चिंता करने की ज़रूरत है इकबाल! तुम पापा को नहीं जानते। वह इन चीजों को लेकर बहुत सख्त हैं। उन्हें लगेगा कि पश्चिमी धुनों पर वायलिन बजाना वायलिन का अपमान है। पापा का दृढ़ विश्वास है कि शास्त्रीय हिंदुस्तानी संगीत, अपने रागों और आलापों के साथ, एकमात्र ऐसा संगीत है जिसे किसी भी योग्य कलाकार को बजाना चाहिए। मैं नहीं चाहती कि पापा को ऐसा लगे कि मुझे उनके विचारों की परवाह नहीं है, क्योंकि मैं उनकी परवाह करती हूँ। बात बस इतनी है कि मैं इसे भी एक बार आज़माना चाहती हूँ। मुझे बस यह समझ नहीं आ रहा कि उन्हें सही तरीके से कैसे बताऊं!

Grammar AnalysisThe paragraph uses the Simple Present tense (“is,” “don’t know,” “believes”) to describe her father’s current personality and beliefs. It also uses the Simple Future tense (“will think”) to predict his reaction to a specific situation.
► Adjectives (Describing Words)
• Strict: Describes the father’s personality regarding rules.
• Sacred: (Implied context) how her father views the violin.
• Western: Describes the type of music/tunes her father dislikes.
• Classical Hindustani: Describes the specific genre of music her father values.
• Right: Describes the specific manner in which she wants to speak to him.
► Verbs (Action/State Words)
• Know: Simple Present showing her understanding of her father.
• Will think: Future tense predicting a judgment.
• To be played: Passive Infinitive describing the action happening to the violin.
• Believes: Simple Present showing a long-held conviction.
• Care: Simple Present showing her emotional state regarding his opinions.
• Give this a try: Phrasal expression meaning to attempt something new.
► Adverbs (How/When/Where)
• Very: Intensifier used with “strict.”
• Firmly: Describes the strength of his belief.
• Only: Used to exclude all other types of music except Classical.
• Just: Used to emphasize her simple desire to try something different.

Iqbal: All ways are right ways, Shruti. He is your father, he will understand.
Avinash: I agree. You are making matters worseMaking matters worse (phrase)
Meanings:
Causing a difficult situation to become more difficult (परिस्थिति को और बिगाड़ना)
Examples:
1. His angry words were making matters worse. (उसके गुस्से भरे शब्द स्थिति को और बिगाड़ रहे थे।)
2. Hiding the truth was making matters worse. (सच छिपाने से स्थिति और बिगड़ रही थी।)
3. They stopped arguing to avoid making matters worse. (स्थिति और बिगड़ने से बचाने के लिए उन्होंने बहस रोक दी।) for yourself by not talking to him. What’s the worst that can happen? He will scoldScold (verb)
Meanings:
Speak angrily to someone for doing something wrong (गलती के लिए डाँटना)
Examples:
1. Please explain the mistake instead of simply scolding me. (केवल डाँटने के बजाय कृपया मुझे गलती समझाइए।)
2. His father did not scold him. (उसके पिता ने उसे नहीं डाँटा।)
3. The teacher may scold us for being careless. (लापरवाही करने पर शिक्षक हमें डाँट सकते हैं।) you a little, maybe. But he will eventuallyEventually (adverb)
Meanings:
In the end, after some time or effort (अंततः, कुछ समय बाद)
Examples:
1. She eventually found the courage to speak. (अंततः उसे बोलने का साहस मिला।)
2. The rain eventually stopped. (आखिरकार बारिश रुक गई।)
3. They eventually agreed on a plan. (अंततः वे एक योजना पर सहमत हुए।) come roundCome round (phrasal verb)
Meanings:
Change one’s opinion and become willing to agree (राय बदलकर सहमत हो जाना, मान जाना)
Examples:
1. He may come round after hearing your reasons. (तुम्हारे कारण सुनकर वह मान सकता है।)
2. Her parents came round to the idea. (उसके माता-पिता उस विचार से सहमत हो गए।)
3. Give him time to come round. (उसे अपनी राय बदलने के लिए समय दो।).

Hindi Translationइकबाल: सभी तरीके सही तरीके हैं, श्रुति। वे तुम्हारे पिता हैं, वे समझेंगे।
अविनाश: मैं सहमत हूँ। तुम उनसे बात न करके अपने लिए मुश्किलें और बढ़ा रही हो। ज़्यादा से ज़्यादा क्या होगा? शायद वह तुम्हें थोड़ा डांटेंगे। लेकिन वे अंततः मान जाएंगे।

Grammar AnalysisThe paragraph uses the Simple Present tense (“are,” “is,” “agree”) to state current opinions and facts. It also uses the Simple Future tense (“will understand,” “will scold,” “will come round”) to offer predictions and reassurance about the father’s future reaction.
► Adjectives (Describing Words)
• Right: Describes the quality of the “ways” Iqbal is referring to.
• Worse: Comparative adjective describing the deteriorating situation.
• Worst: Superlative adjective used to imagine the most extreme negative outcome.
• Little: Describes the small degree or intensity of the potential scolding.
► Verbs (Action/State Words)
• Will understand: Future tense predicting the father’s empathy.
• Agree: Simple Present showing Avinash’s alignment with Iqbal’s point.
• Making: Present Participle (gerundial use) describing the ongoing effect of her silence.
• Can happen: Modal verb phrase used to discuss possibility.
• Will scold: Future tense predicting a temporary negative reaction.
• Come round: Phrasal verb in the future tense meaning to eventually agree.
► Adverbs (How/When/Where)
• Eventually: Adverb of time showing that the change in heart might take a while.
• Maybe: Adverb of possibility.

Iqbal: Yes Shruti. And what is a little bit of scoldingScolding (noun)
Meanings:
An angry warning or criticism for misbehaviour (डाँट, गलती पर फटकार)
Examples:
1. He received a scolding for being late. (देर से आने पर उसे डाँट पड़ी।)
2. She feared a scolding from her father. (उसे अपने पिता की डाँट का डर था।)
3. The scolding made the child quiet. (डाँट से बच्चा चुप हो गया।)? I basicallyBasically (adverb)
Meanings:
In simple or essential terms; used informally to sum up a situation (मूल रूप से, सीधे शब्दों में)
Examples:
1. Basically, we need more practice. (सीधे शब्दों में, हमें और अभ्यास चाहिए।)
2. The two plans are basically the same. (दोनों योजनाएँ मूल रूप से एक जैसी हैं।)
3. Basically, she wants permission to perform. (सीधे शब्दों में, वह प्रस्तुति देने की अनुमति चाहती है।) have a little bit of scolding for breakfast every day! (all laugh)
Shruti: You are right guys; I guess it is time to bite the bulletBite the bullet (idiom)
Meanings:
Face an unpleasant or difficult task with courage (कठिन या अप्रिय काम का साहस से सामना करना)
Examples:
1. I must bite the bullet and admit my mistake. (मुझे साहस करके अपनी गलती माननी होगी।)
2. She decided to bite the bullet and speak to her father. (उसने साहस जुटाकर अपने पिता से बात करने का निर्णय लिया।)
3. We had to bite the bullet and restart the project. (हमें कठिनाई का सामना करके परियोजना फिर शुरू करनी पड़ी।). Thanks for encouragingEncouraging (verb)
Meanings:
Giving someone confidence, hope, or support (हौसला बढ़ाना, प्रोत्साहित करना)
Examples:
1. Her friends kept encouraging her. (उसके मित्र लगातार उसका हौसला बढ़ाते रहे।)
2. The teacher is encouraging us to ask questions. (शिक्षक हमें प्रश्न पूछने के लिए प्रोत्साहित कर रहे हैं।)
3. Thank you for encouraging me to try. (मुझे प्रयास करने के लिए प्रोत्साहित करने पर धन्यवाद।) me again! Tonight, at dinner, I promisePromise (verb)
Meanings:
Say firmly that you will do or not do something (वादा करना, वचन देना)
Examples:
1. I promise to tell the truth. (मैं सच बोलने का वादा करता हूँ।)
2. She promised to arrive on time. (उसने समय पर आने का वादा किया।)
3. Please promise that you will listen. (कृपया वादा करो कि तुम सुनोगे।) to bring this upBring this up (phrasal verb)
Meanings:
Mention this subject for discussion (इस विषय को चर्चा में उठाना)
Examples:
1. I will bring this up at dinner. (मैं भोजन के समय यह विषय उठाऊँगा।)
2. Why did you bring this up now? (तुमने अभी यह विषय क्यों उठाया?)
3. She plans to bring this up with her teacher. (वह अपने शिक्षक से इस विषय पर बात करने की योजना बना रही है।).
Peter: That’s the spirit!

Hindi Translationइकबाल: हाँ श्रुति। और थोड़ी बहुत डाँट क्या होती है? मैं तो रोज़ नाश्ते में थोड़ी बहुत डांट खाता ही हूँ! (सब हंसते हैं)
श्रुति: तुम सही कह रहे हो दोस्तों; मुझे लगता है मुश्किल का सामना करने का समय आ गया है। मुझे फिर से प्रोत्साहित करने के लिए धन्यवाद! आज रात, रात के खाने पर, मैं वादा करती हूँ कि इस बारे में बात छेड़ूँगी।
पीटर: यह हुई न बात!

Grammar AnalysisThe paragraph uses the Simple Present tense (“is,” “have,” “guess”) for general statements and current feelings. It also uses the Simple Future tense (“will laugh” – implied, “promise to bring”) to describe actions that will happen later that evening.
► Adjectives (Describing Words)
• Little: Describes the small amount of scolding Iqbal jokingly mentions.
• Right: Describes Shruti’s agreement with her friends’ advice.
• Encouraging: (Used here as a participle) describing the supportive action of the friends.
► Verbs (Action/State Words)
• Have: Simple Present used by Iqbal to describe his daily “routine” of being scolded.
• Laugh: Simple Present (stage direction) showing the group’s reaction.
• Bite the bullet: Idiomatic phrase used as an infinitive to show her decision to act.
• Encouraging: Present Participle showing the ongoing support from the boys.
• Promise: Simple Present showing a firm commitment made in the moment.
• Bring up: Phrasal verb used to describe the act of starting a conversation.
► Adverbs (How/When/Where)
• Basically: Used to simplify or emphasize his humorous statement.
• Every day: Adverbial phrase of frequency.
• Again: Shows that they have supported her multiple times.
• Tonight: Adverb of time specifying when she will act.

ACT II
Shruti’s parents are cleaning the table after dinner, going to and froTo and fro (adverbial phrase)
Meanings:
Backwards and forwards between places (इधर-उधर, आगे-पीछे)
Examples:
1. He walked to and fro in the room. (वह कमरे में इधर-उधर चला।)
2. The swing moved to and fro. (झूला आगे-पीछे हिला।)
3. They carried plates to and fro between the rooms. (वे कमरों के बीच प्लेटें इधर से उधर ले जा रहे थे।) from the kitchen to the dining room. Shruti is still stuckStuck (adjective)
Meanings:
Unable to move forward or make progress (अटका हुआ, आगे न बढ़ पा रहा)
Examples:
1. She was stuck on the last question. (वह आखिरी प्रश्न पर अटकी हुई थी।)
2. The door was stuck. (दरवाज़ा अटक गया था।)
3. He felt stuck and asked for help. (उसे लगा कि वह आगे नहीं बढ़ पा रहा, इसलिए उसने मदद माँगी।) on the last bite and is seeminglySeemingly (adverb)
Meanings:
Apparently, judging by how something appears (देखने में, प्रत्यक्ष रूप से)
Examples:
1. She was seemingly unaware of the noise. (वह देखने में शोर से अनजान लग रही थी।)
2. The seemingly easy task took hours. (आसान लगने वाले काम में घंटों लग गए।)
3. He sat seemingly lost in thought. (वह विचारों में खोया हुआ सा बैठा था।) lost in thoughtsLost in thoughts (phrase)
Meanings:
Deeply absorbed in thinking (विचारों में खोया हुआ)
Examples:
1. She sat lost in thoughts about the concert. (वह संगीत कार्यक्रम के विचारों में खोई बैठी थी।)
2. He seemed lost in thoughts during dinner. (भोजन के समय वह विचारों में खोया हुआ लगा।)
3. Lost in thoughts, I did not hear the bell. (विचारों में खोए होने के कारण मैंने घंटी नहीं सुनी।).
Nabin: Shruti, staringStaring (verb)
Meanings:
Looking fixedly at something for a long time (टकटकी लगाकर देखना, एकटक देखना)
Examples:
1. She was staring at her plate. (वह अपनी प्लेट को एकटक देख रही थी।)
2. He kept staring out of the window. (वह खिड़की से बाहर टकटकी लगाकर देखता रहा।)
3. The child was staring at the colourful poster. (बच्चा रंगीन पोस्टर को एकटक देख रहा था।) at the dosa is not going to make it disappearDisappear (verb)
Meanings:
Stop being visible or present (गायब होना, दिखाई देना बंद होना)
Examples:
1. The sun began to disappear behind the hills. (सूरज पहाड़ियों के पीछे ओझल होने लगा।)
2. The clouds disappeared by noon. (दोपहर तक बादल गायब हो गए।)
3. Your problem will not disappear by ignoring it. (अनदेखा करने से तुम्हारी समस्या गायब नहीं होगी।). I am afraid you will have to eat it.

Hindi Translationश्रुति के माता-पिता रात के खाने के बाद मेज साफ कर रहे हैं, रसोई से भोजन कक्ष तक आते-जाते हुए। श्रुति अभी भी आखिरी निवाले पर अटकी है और स्पष्ट रूप से विचारों में खोई हुई है।
नबिन: श्रुति, डोसे को घूरते रहने से वह गायब नहीं होगा। मुझे डर है कि तुम्हें इसे खाना ही होगा।

Grammar AnalysisThe paragraph uses the Present Continuous tense (“are cleaning,” “going,” “is staring”) to describe the actions taking place as the scene unfolds. It also uses the Future tense (“is not going to,” “will have to”) to express Nabin’s lighthearted prediction and requirement for his daughter.
► Adjectives (Describing Words)
• Last: Describes the specific bite of food Shruti is stuck on.
• Lost: Describes Shruti’s mental state of being deep in thought.
• Afraid: (Used here as an adjective in a phrase) to soften the command about eating.
► Verbs (Action/State Words)
• Cleaning: Present Participle showing the parents’ active chore.
• Going: Present Participle describing the movement between rooms.
• Stuck: (Past Participle used as an adjective) describing her lack of progress with the meal.
• Staring: Gerund acting as the subject of Nabin’s sentence.
• To make: Infinitive showing the purpose or result of staring.
• Will have to: Modal phrase showing a future necessity or obligation.
► Adverbs (How/When/Where)
• To and fro: Describes the direction and manner of movement.
• Still: Emphasizes that her situation hasn’t changed.
• Seemingly: Describes how her behavior appears to others.

Leela: Shruti, why are you lost in thoughtLost in thought (phrase)
Meanings:
Deeply absorbed in thinking (विचारों में खोया हुआ)
Examples:
1. He sat lost in thought. (वह विचारों में खोया बैठा था।)
2. Lost in thought, I missed my stop. (विचारों में खोए होने के कारण मैं अपने पड़ाव पर नहीं उतरा।)
3. She looked lost in thought during dinner. (भोजन के समय वह विचारों में खोई हुई लगी।), my dear child? If you are trying to find the right words to tell your dad that I make much better dosa than him, I suggest you abandonAbandon (verb)
Meanings:
Give up or stop continuing something (छोड़ देना, त्याग देना)
Examples:
1. Do not abandon your dream too soon. (अपना सपना इतनी जल्दी मत छोड़ो।)
2. They had to abandon the picnic plan. (उन्हें पिकनिक की योजना छोड़नी पड़ी।)
3. She refused to abandon her training. (उसने अपना प्रशिक्षण छोड़ने से इनकार किया।) the missionMission (noun)
Meanings:
An important task or purpose (महत्वपूर्ण काम, उद्देश्य, अभियान)
Examples:
1. Their mission was to clean the park. (उनका उद्देश्य पार्क साफ करना था।)
2. She completed her mission successfully. (उसने अपना काम सफलतापूर्वक पूरा किया।)
3. The rescue mission continued all night. (बचाव अभियान पूरी रात चलता रहा।). He doesn’t have the strength to face the truthFace the truth (phrase)
Meanings:
Accept the facts, even when they are unpleasant (अप्रिय होने पर भी सच्चाई स्वीकार करना)
Examples:
1. We must face the truth about our mistakes. (हमें अपनी गलतियों की सच्चाई स्वीकार करनी चाहिए।)
2. He found it hard to face the truth. (उसे सच्चाई स्वीकार करना कठिन लगा।)
3. She bravely chose to face the truth. (उसने साहस से सच्चाई स्वीकार करने का निर्णय लिया।).
Shruti: Yes, actually I … er … was finding the right words to say something to you … to you papa. But please promise to not get too angry with me.

Hindi Translationलीला: श्रुति, तुम सोच में क्यों डूबी हो, मेरी प्यारी बच्ची? अगर तुम अपने पापा को यह बताने के लिए सही शब्द ढूँढ रही हो कि मैं उनसे बेहतर डोसा बनाती हूँ, तो मेरा सुझाव है कि तुम यह इरादा छोड़ दो। उनमें सच्चाई का सामना करने की ताकत नहीं है।
श्रुति: हाँ, दरअसल मैं… एर… आपसे कुछ कहने के लिए सही शब्द ढूँढ रही थी… आपसे पापा। लेकिन कृपया वादा करें कि मुझ पर ज़्यादा गुस्सा नहीं होंगे।

Grammar AnalysisThe paragraph uses the Simple Present tense (“are,” “is,” “suggest,” “doesn’t have”) for Leela’s lighthearted teasing. Shruti’s response uses the Past Continuous (“was finding”) to describe her struggle to speak, and the Imperative Mood (“please promise”) to make a request.
► Adjectives (Describing Words)
• Dear: Describes the mother’s affectionate feeling toward her child.
• Right: Describes the specific type of words Shruti is looking for.
• Better: Comparative adjective used by Leela to compare her cooking to Nabin’s.
• Angry: Describes the emotional state Shruti hopes her father avoids.
► Verbs (Action/State Words)
• Trying: Present Participle describing Shruti’s mental effort.
• Suggest: Simple Present used by Leela to give advice.
• Abandon: Simple Present (infinitive) showing the action Leela suggests.
• Face: Simple Present (infinitive) showing the action of accepting truth.
• Promise: Simple Present (imperative) used to ask for a commitment.
► Adverbs (How/When/Where)
• Actually: Used to confirm that Shruti really does have something to say.
• Much: Used as an intensifier with the comparative “better.”
• Too: Used with “angry” to describe an excessive degree of emotion.

Nabin: (suddenly serious. Sits down opposite to Shruti in an uprightUpright (adjective)
Meanings:
Sitting or standing straight (सीधा बैठा या खड़ा हुआ)
Examples:
1. He sat upright in the chair. (वह कुर्सी पर सीधा बैठा।)
2. Keep your back upright while playing. (बजाते समय अपनी पीठ सीधी रखो।)
3. The dancer maintained an upright posture. (नर्तकी ने शरीर की सीधी मुद्रा बनाए रखी।) formalFormal (adjective)
Meanings:
Serious and following accepted rules or manners (औपचारिक, नियमों और शिष्टाचार के अनुरूप)
Examples:
1. He spoke in a formal manner. (उसने औपचारिक ढंग से बात की।)
2. We wrote a formal invitation. (हमने औपचारिक निमंत्रण लिखा।)
3. The meeting began with a formal welcome. (बैठक औपचारिक स्वागत से शुरू हुई।) mannerManner (noun)
Meanings:
A way of behaving or doing something (ढंग, तरीका, व्यवहार)
Examples:
1. She answered in a polite manner. (उसने विनम्र ढंग से उत्तर दिया।)
2. His friendly manner put us at ease. (उसके मित्रतापूर्ण व्यवहार ने हमें सहज किया।)
3. Please explain it in a simple manner. (कृपया इसे सरल ढंग से समझाइए।)) No promises, child. But speak upSpeak up (phrasal verb)
Meanings:
Say what you think; speak so that you can be heard (अपनी बात कहना; ऊँची या स्पष्ट आवाज़ में बोलना)
Examples:
1. Do not be afraid to speak up. (अपनी बात कहने से मत डरो।)
2. Please speak up so everyone can hear. (कृपया ऊँची आवाज़ में बोलो ताकि सब सुन सकें।)
3. She decided to speak up about the problem. (उसने समस्या के बारे में अपनी बात कहने का निर्णय लिया।).
Shruti: Papa, actually … there … there is a concertConcert (noun)
Meanings:
A public musical performance (सार्वजनिक संगीत कार्यक्रम)
Examples:
1. The concert starts at seven. (संगीत कार्यक्रम सात बजे शुरू होता है।)
2. Our band performed at the concert. (हमारे बैंड ने संगीत कार्यक्रम में प्रस्तुति दी।)
3. She invited her parents to the concert. (उसने अपने माता-पिता को संगीत कार्यक्रम में आमंत्रित किया।) next week. I…

Hindi Translationनबिन: (अचानक गंभीर होते हुए। श्रुति के सामने एकदम सीधा और औपचारिक तरीके से बैठ जाते हैं) लेकिन जो कहना है कहो।
श्रुति: पापा, दरअसल… वहाँ… अगले हफ्ते एक कार्यक्रम है। मैं…

Grammar AnalysisThe paragraph uses the Simple Present tense for stage directions (“sits”) and for a state of existence (“there is”). The father’s dialogue uses the Imperative Mood (“speak up”) to give a direct command.
► Adjectives (Describing Words)
• Serious: Describes Nabin’s sudden change in mood.
• Opposite: Describes the physical position of Nabin relative to Shruti.
• Upright / Formal: Describes the stiff and serious manner in which Nabin is sitting.
• Next: Describes which week the concert will take place.
► Verbs (Action/State Words)
• Sits: Simple Present stage direction showing Nabin’s movement.
• Speak up: Phrasal verb in the imperative form used to encourage Shruti to talk.
• Is: Simple Present showing the existence of the concert.
► Adverbs (How/When/Where)
• Suddenly: Describes the quickness of the change in atmosphere.
• Actually: Used as a filler word while Shruti tries to gather her courage.

Nabin: (calmlyCalmly (adverb)
Meanings:
Without anger, excitement, or panic (शांतिपूर्वक, बिना घबराहट)
Examples:
1. She calmly explained her choice. (उसने शांति से अपना चुनाव समझाया।)
2. He waited calmly for the result. (उसने शांति से परिणाम की प्रतीक्षा की।)
3. The teacher handled the problem calmly. (शिक्षक ने समस्या को शांतिपूर्वक सँभाला।) but firmlyFirmly (adverb)
Meanings:
With determination, confidence, or steadiness (दृढ़ता से, मजबूती से)
Examples:
1. She firmly refused to give up. (उसने हार मानने से दृढ़ता से इनकार किया।)
2. He held the violin case firmly. (उसने वायलिन का खोल मजबूती से पकड़ा।)
3. The teacher spoke calmly but firmly. (शिक्षक ने शांत लेकिन दृढ़ स्वर में बात की।)) No is the answer. You know my rule—one performance in every six months. More than that, familiarity breeds contemptFamiliarity breeds contempt (proverb)
Meanings:
Too much familiarity may reduce respect or appreciation (बहुत अधिक परिचय से सम्मान या आकर्षण कम हो सकता है)
Examples:
1. He quoted “familiarity breeds contempt” to explain his rule. (अपना नियम समझाने के लिए उसने कहा कि बहुत अधिक परिचय से सम्मान घट सकता है।)
2. The saying “familiarity breeds contempt” warns against taking things for granted. (“बहुत अधिक परिचय से सम्मान घटता है” कहावत चीज़ों की कद्र भूलने से सावधान करती है।)
3. “Familiarity breeds contempt” does not apply to every friendship. (“बहुत अधिक परिचय से सम्मान घटता है” हर मित्रता पर लागू नहीं होता।). Work on your artArt (noun)
Meanings:
Creative skill or its expression, such as music or painting (कला, रचनात्मक कौशल)
Examples:
1. She takes her art seriously. (वह अपनी कला को गंभीरता से लेती है।)
2. Music is an art that requires practice. (संगीत ऐसी कला है जिसमें अभ्यास आवश्यक है।)
3. The teacher helped him develop his art. (शिक्षक ने उसे अपनी कला विकसित करने में मदद की।) and everything will follow. And which concert is this anyway, of which I haven’t heard?
Shruti: It is a group performance papa, next week.

Hindi Translationनबिन: (शांति से लेकिन दृढ़ता से) जवाब नहीं है। तुम मेरा नियम जानती हो — हर छह महीने में केवल एक प्रदर्शन। उससे ज़्यादा होने पर कला की कद्र कम हो जाती है। अपनी कला पर काम करो और बाकी सब अपने आप पीछे आएगा। और वैसे यह कॉन्सर्ट कौन सा है, जिसके बारे में मैंने नहीं सुना?
श्रुति: यह एक सामूहिक प्रदर्शन है पापा, अगले हफ्ते।

Grammar AnalysisThe paragraph uses the Simple Present tense (“is,” “know,” “breeds,” “haven’t heard”) to state rules and general truths. It also uses the Simple Future tense (“will follow”) to make a promise about the result of hard work.
► Adjectives (Describing Words)
• Calm / Firm: Describes the controlled but unyielding way Nabin speaks.
• Every: Specifies the frequency of the performances allowed.
• Six: Describes the number of months in the rule’s duration.
• Group: Describes the nature of the performance Shruti is talking about.
► Verbs (Action/State Words)
• Know: Simple Present showing Shruti’s awareness of the rules.
• Breeds: Simple Present used in a proverb to show a cause-and-effect relationship.
• Work: Imperative verb used to give a command.
• Will follow: Future tense showing the guaranteed outcome of dedication.
• Haven’t heard: Present Perfect showing an action that has not happened up to this point.
► Adverbs (How/When/Where)
• Calmly / Firmly: Describes the manner of Nabin’s speech.
• More than: Used to compare the frequency of performances.
• Anyway: Used to shift the focus to the specific details of the concert.
• Next: Adverb of time.

Nabin: And this is what you have judged best for yourself? To drown your individualIndividual (adjective)
Meanings:
Belonging to one person; distinct and personal (व्यक्तिगत, अपनी अलग पहचान वाला)
Examples:
1. Every musician has an individual style. (हर संगीतकार की अपनी अलग शैली होती है।)
2. The teacher noticed her individual strengths. (शिक्षक ने उसकी व्यक्तिगत खूबियाँ पहचानीं।)
3. The project allows individual creativity. (परियोजना व्यक्तिगत रचनात्मकता का अवसर देती है।) style in the hubbubHubbub (noun)
Meanings:
A mixture of loud, confusing sounds (शोरगुल, मिली-जुली तेज आवाज़ें)
Examples:
1. I could not hear her over the hubbub. (शोरगुल में मैं उसकी बात नहीं सुन पाया।)
2. The market was full of hubbub. (बाज़ार शोरगुल से भरा था।)
3. The hubbub stopped when the teacher entered. (शिक्षक के आते ही शोरगुल बंद हो गया।) of an orchestraOrchestra (noun)
Meanings:
A large group of musicians playing instruments together (साथ मिलकर वाद्ययंत्र बजाने वाला बड़ा समूह, वाद्यवृंद)
Examples:
1. The orchestra played a lively tune. (वाद्यवृंद ने उत्साहपूर्ण धुन बजाई।)
2. She joined the school orchestra. (वह विद्यालय के वाद्यवृंद में शामिल हुई।)
3. The conductor guided the orchestra. (संगीत निर्देशक ने वाद्यवृंद का संचालन किया।) is hardly a wiseWise (adjective)
Meanings:
Showing good judgement and understanding (समझदार, विवेकपूर्ण)
Examples:
1. It was wise to ask for advice. (सलाह माँगना समझदारी थी।)
2. Her grandmother gave her wise guidance. (उसकी दादी ने उसे विवेकपूर्ण मार्गदर्शन दिया।)
3. Make a wise choice after listening carefully. (ध्यान से सुनने के बाद समझदारी से चुनाव करो।) choice, Shruti. Besides, what exactly is this concert? I don’t know of any scheduledScheduled (verb)
Meanings:
Arranged to happen at a particular time (निश्चित समय के लिए तय किया गया)
Examples:
1. The concert is scheduled for Friday. (संगीत कार्यक्रम शुक्रवार के लिए तय है।)
2. We scheduled a rehearsal for noon. (हमने दोपहर में पूर्वाभ्यास तय किया।)
3. The meeting was scheduled well in advance. (बैठक का समय बहुत पहले तय कर दिया गया था।) next week.
Shruti: (timidlyTimidly (adverb)
Meanings:
In a shy or nervous way (संकोच से, डरते हुए)
Examples:
1. She timidly raised her hand. (उसने संकोच से हाथ उठाया।)
2. He timidly asked for permission. (उसने डरते हुए अनुमति माँगी।)
3. The child smiled timidly at the visitor. (बच्चा आगंतुक को देखकर संकोच से मुस्कराया।)) Papa, it’s an … an … Indo-western fusionFusion (noun)
Meanings:
A blend of different styles, especially in music (अलग-अलग शैलियों का मेल, विशेषकर संगीत में)
Examples:
1. Their fusion music combines Indian and Western sounds. (उनका फ्यूज़न संगीत भारतीय और पाश्चात्य ध्वनियों का मेल है।)
2. The band enjoys experimenting with fusion. (बैंड अलग-अलग शैलियों के मेल के साथ प्रयोग करना पसंद करता है।)
3. The concert featured an exciting fusion of musical traditions. (संगीत समारोह में संगीत परंपराओं का रोचक मेल प्रस्तुत हुआ।) concert.
(silence)

Hindi Translationनबिन: और यही तुमने अपने लिए सबसे अच्छा समझा है? किसी ऑर्केस्ट्रा के शोरगुल में अपनी व्यक्तिगत शैली को डुबो देना बुद्धिमानी भरा फैसला नहीं है, श्रुति। इसके अलावा, यह कार्यक्रम वास्तव में क्या है? मुझे अगले हफ्ते होने वाले ऐसे किसी कार्यक्रम की जानकारी नहीं है।
श्रुति: (डरते हुए) पापा, यह एक… एक… इंडो-वेस्टर्न फ्यूज़न कार्यक्रम है।
(खामोशी)

Grammar AnalysisThe paragraph uses the Present Perfect tense (“have judged”) to question a decision already made. It also uses the Simple Present (“is,” “don’t know”) to state Nabin’s current understanding and opinion. The stage direction (“timidly”) is an adverb describing the manner of Shruti’s speech.
► Adjectives (Describing Words)
• Best: Superlative adjective describing the choice Nabin is questioning.
• Individual: Describes the unique style that belongs only to Shruti.
• Wise: Describes the quality of the choice (which Nabin thinks is lacking).
• Scheduled: Describes the status of the concerts Nabin is aware of.
• Indo-western fusion: Describes the specific genre of the concert.
► Verbs (Action/State Words)
• Have judged: Present Perfect showing a completed mental action.
• To drown: Infinitive used to describe the result Nabin fears.
• Is: Simple Present used to define the nature of the choice.
• Don’t know: Simple Present showing Nabin’s lack of information.
• Is: (In Shruti’s dialogue) used to identify the concert type.
► Adverbs (How/When/Where)
• Exactly: Used to ask for specific and precise details.
• Hardly: Used to emphasize that the choice is not wise at all.
• Timidly: Describes the shy or fearful way Shruti speaks.

Nabin: (getting up) I never thought any of my students, let aloneLet alone (phrase)
Meanings:
Much less; used to stress that a second possibility is even less likely (तो दूर की बात है, और भी कम संभावना होना)
Examples:
1. He cannot walk far, let alone run. (वह अधिक दूर चल नहीं सकता, दौड़ना तो दूर की बात है।)
2. I had no time to read a page, let alone a chapter. (मेरे पास एक पन्ना पढ़ने का समय नहीं था, पूरा अध्याय तो दूर की बात है।)
3. She would never insult a stranger, let alone a friend. (वह किसी अजनबी का भी अपमान नहीं करेगी, मित्र का तो बिल्कुल नहीं।) my own child, would lose their sense of musicalityMusicality (noun)
Meanings:
Sensitivity to music and skill in expressing it (संगीत की समझ और उसे व्यक्त करने का कौशल, संगीतात्मकता)
Examples:
1. Her musicality impressed the judges. (उसकी संगीतात्मक समझ ने निर्णायकों को प्रभावित किया।)
2. Listening carefully can develop musicality. (ध्यान से सुनने से संगीत की समझ विकसित हो सकती है।)
3. The dancer showed great musicality. (नर्तकी ने संगीत की उत्कृष्ट समझ दिखाई।) to such an extentExtent (noun)
Meanings:
The degree or amount of something (हद, सीमा, मात्रा)
Examples:
1. I did not know the extent of the damage. (मुझे नुकसान की मात्रा का पता नहीं था।)
2. We agreed to some extent. (हम कुछ हद तक सहमत थे।)
3. His worry increased to such an extent that he could not sleep. (उसकी चिंता इतनी बढ़ गई कि वह सो नहीं सका।). Since my views on fusion music have been iteratedIterated (verb)
Meanings:
Repeated or stated again (दोहराया, फिर कहा)
Examples:
1. He iterated his views on music. (उसने संगीत पर अपने विचार दोहराए।)
2. The teacher iterated the main point. (शिक्षक ने मुख्य बात दोहराई।)
3. She iterated her request politely. (उसने विनम्रता से अपना अनुरोध दोहराया।) in this house on several occasionsOccasions (plural noun)
Meanings:
Particular times or instances (अवसर, बार, मौके)
Examples:
1. We met on several occasions. (हम कई अवसरों पर मिले।)
2. She has performed on important occasions. (उसने महत्वपूर्ण अवसरों पर प्रस्तुति दी है।)
3. He repeated the advice on two occasions. (उसने दो बार वह सलाह दोहराई।), I think there remains nothing for me to say now.
Shruti: Please papa! I request you to consider. Just attend the practice only once and then you can decide!

Hindi Translationनबिन: (खड़े होते हुए) मैंने कभी नहीं सोचा था कि मेरा कोई भी छात्र, मेरी अपनी संतान तो दूर की बात, संगीत की अपनी समझ को इस हद तक खो देगा। चूँकि इस घर में कई अवसरों पर फ्यूज़न संगीत पर मेरे विचार दोहराए गए हैं, मुझे लगता है कि अब मेरे पास कहने के लिए कुछ शेष नहीं रह गया है।
श्रुति: कृपया पापा! मैं आपसे अनुरोध करती हूँ कि एक बार विचार करें। स एक बार अभ्यास में शामिल होकर देखें और फिर आप फैसला कर सकते हैं!

Grammar AnalysisThe paragraph uses the Present Perfect tense (“have been iterated”) to describe actions that have happened repeatedly leading up to now. It also uses the Modal “would” to express disappointment regarding a predicted behavior, and the Imperative Mood (“Please,” “Just attend,” “Decide”) for Shruti’s urgent request.
► Adjectives (Describing Words)
• Own: Emphasizes the personal relationship between Nabin and Shruti.
• Musical: Describes the type of sense Nabin feels is being lost.
• Several: Describes the many times the topic has been discussed.
• Once: Specifies the single time Shruti wants him to attend.
► Verbs (Action/State Words)
• Getting up: Present Participle showing Nabin’s physical movement of leaving.
• Lose: Simple Present (infinitive) showing the loss of talent.
• Have been iterated: Passive Present Perfect showing the repetition of his views.
• Remains: Simple Present showing what is left after his statement.
• Request: Simple Present showing a formal appeal.
• Consider / Attend / Decide: Simple Present verbs used to describe the actions Shruti wants her father to take.
► Adverbs (How/When/Where)
• Never: Adverb of frequency showing Nabin’s absolute disbelief.
• Now: Shows the finality of Nabin’s current position.
• Only: Limits the request to just one visit to make it seem easier for him to agree.

Nabin: (with a slight mockingMocking (adjective)
Meanings:
Making someone or something seem foolish through ridicule (उपहासपूर्ण, मज़ाक उड़ाने वाला)
Examples:
1. His mocking tone hurt her feelings. (उसके उपहासपूर्ण स्वर से उसे दुख पहुँचा।)
2. She disliked the mocking laughter. (उसे मज़ाक उड़ाने वाली हँसी पसंद नहीं आई।)
3. Avoid mocking comments about others. (दूसरों का मज़ाक उड़ाने वाली टिप्पणियों से बचो।) toneTone (noun)
Meanings:
The quality of a voice that shows a feeling or attitude (भाव या रवैया व्यक्त करने वाला स्वर)
Examples:
1. Her tone was gentle. (उसका स्वर कोमल था।)
2. He answered in an angry tone. (उसने गुस्से भरे स्वर में उत्तर दिया।)
3. The teacher’s tone reassured us. (शिक्षक के स्वर ने हमें आश्वस्त किया।)) Sure, there’ll be a practice, for ‘phoo’ music when making noise starts needing practice.
(Nabin gets up with a start and leaves. Shruti looks at her mom.)
Leela: Shruti! Why did you have to get yourself into this without your father’s knowledge in the first place!

Hindi Translationनबिन: (हल्के व्यंग्यात्मक स्वर में) बिल्कुल, अभ्यास तो होगा ही, इस ‘फूँ’ संगीत के लिए अभ्यास तो चाहिए ही होगा, जब शोर मचाने के लिए भी रियाज़ की ज़रूरत पड़ने लगे।
(नबिन एक झटके से उठते हैं और चले जाते हैं। श्रुति अपनी माँ की ओर देखती है।)
लीला:श्रुति! तुमने अपने पिता की जानकारी के बिना पहली बार में ही खुद को इस सब में क्यों फँसाया!

Grammar AnalysisThe paragraph uses the Simple Future tense (“there’ll be”) to express a sarcastic prediction. The stage directions use the Simple Present (“gets up,” “leaves,” “looks”) to describe the immediate actions. Leela’s dialogue uses the Simple Past (“did,” “have to get”) to question a decision made in the past.
► Adjectives (Describing Words)
• Slight: Describes the small degree of mockery in Nabin’s voice.
• Mocking: Describes the tone of Nabin’s speech.
• First: Used in the phrase “first place” to refer to the very beginning.
► Verbs (Action/State Words)
• There will be (there’ll be): Future tense used sarcastically.
• Starts: Simple Present showing the beginning of an action.
• Needing: Present Participle used here as a gerund related to “practice.”
• Leaves: Simple Present showing Nabin’s exit from the scene.
• Did… have to get: Past tense interrogative form showing necessity or obligation in the past.
► Adverbs (How/When/Where)
• With a start: Describes the suddenness of Nabin’s movement.
• Sure: Used sarcastically to agree with a point while actually dismissing it.
• Why: Adverb used to ask for a reason.

Shruti: I know. I should have asked him. If he doesn’t let me participateParticipate (verb)
Meanings:
Take part in an activity (भाग लेना, शामिल होना)
Examples:
1. Everyone can participate in the festival. (उत्सव में हर कोई भाग ले सकता है।)
2. She wants to participate in the concert. (वह संगीत कार्यक्रम में भाग लेना चाहती है।)
3. We participated with enthusiasm. (हमने उत्साह से भाग लिया।), our group won’t be able to performPerform (verb)
Meanings:
Present music, drama, or another act to an audience (दर्शकों के सामने प्रस्तुति देना)
Examples:
1. Our band will perform tonight. (हमारा बैंड आज रात प्रस्तुति देगा।)
2. She performed a classical piece. (उसने शास्त्रीय रचना प्रस्तुत की।)
3. He enjoys performing on stage. (उसे मंच पर प्रस्तुति देना पसंद है।). All our practice will go down the drainGo down the drain (idiom)
Meanings:
Be wasted or lost without a useful result (व्यर्थ जाना, मेहनत पर पानी फिर जाना)
Examples:
1. We did not want our practice to go down the drain. (हम नहीं चाहते थे कि हमारा अभ्यास व्यर्थ जाए।)
2. Carelessness can make your efforts go down the drain. (लापरवाही से तुम्हारे प्रयास व्यर्थ जा सकते हैं।)
3. A poor plan made their savings go down the drain. (खराब योजना से उनकी बचत बर्बाद हो गई।).
Leela: Oh of course, practice! Or should I call it “practice classes”!
Shruti: Sorry mummy, won’t hideHide (verb)
Meanings:
Keep something out of sight or keep information secret (छिपाना, गुप्त रखना)
Examples:
1. Do not hide the truth from your parents. (अपने माता-पिता से सच मत छिपाओ।)
2. He tried to hide his disappointment. (उसने अपनी निराशा छिपाने की कोशिश की।)
3. The child hid behind the curtain. (बच्चा परदे के पीछे छिप गया।) from you again. I promisePromise (verb)
Meanings:
Say firmly that you will do or not do something (वादा करना, वचन देना)
Examples:
1. I promise to tell the truth. (मैं सच बोलने का वादा करता हूँ।)
2. She promised to arrive on time. (उसने समय पर आने का वादा किया।)
3. Please promise that you will listen. (कृपया वादा करो कि तुम सुनोगे।)!
Leela: You better not. Now you should go to sleep. Hurry up now, it’s too late already!

Hindi Translationश्रुति: मुझे पता है। मुझे उनसे पूछना चाहिए था। अगर उन्होंने मुझे हिस्सा नहीं लेने दिया, तो हमारा समूह प्रदर्शन नहीं कर पाएगा। हमारा सारा अभ्यास बेकार चला जाएगा।
लीला: ओह बिल्कुल, अभ्यास! या मुझे इसे “प्रैक्टिस क्लासेस” कहना चाहिए!
श्रुति: माफ करना मम्मी, अब तुमसे कभी नहीं छुपाऊँगी। मैं वादा करती हूँ!
लीला: बेहतर होगा कि तुम ऐसा न करो। अब तुम्हें सो जाना चाहिए। जल्दी करो, पहले से ही बहुत देर हो चुकी है!

Grammar AnalysisThe paragraph uses the Modal “should have” to express regret about a past action that didn’t happen. It also uses the Simple Future (“won’t be able,” “will go,” “won’t hide”) to discuss the consequences of current events and to make promises for the future.
► Adjectives (Describing Words)
• Our: Possessive adjective showing the group’s collective ownership of the performance.
• Better: Used in “you better not” to express a strong suggestion or warning.
• Late: Describes the time of night.
• Already: (Used here as an adverb) to emphasize that the time has passed.
► Verbs (Action/State Words)
• Should have asked: Modal phrase expressing a missed obligation in the past.
• Let: Simple Present used to mean “allow.”
• Will go: Future tense predicting a negative outcome.
• Hide: Simple Present (infinitive) showing the action Shruti promises to avoid.
• Go to sleep: Phrasal verb used as an imperative/suggestion.
► Adverbs (How/When/Where)
• Down the drain: Idiomatic adverbial phrase describing how something is wasted.
• Again: Shows that the hiding happened before and should not repeat.
• Now: Adverb of time showing the urgency of going to bed.
• Too: Intensifier used with “late.”

ACT III
At Iqbal’s house. Avinash and Peter are there too. Shruti entering.
Iqbal: Look, Shruti is here too. Did you tell your parents finally?
Peter: Tell us later. Let’s start practice first.
Avinash: Yes, we’d better start right awayRight away (adverbial phrase)
Meanings:
Immediately, without delay (तुरंत, बिना देर किए)
Examples:
1. Let us start right away. (आइए तुरंत शुरू करें।)
2. He answered right away. (उसने तुरंत उत्तर दिया।)
3. She went home right away. (वह तुरंत घर चली गई।). I have to leave early today.
Shruti: (AsideAside (noun; stage direction)
Meanings:
Words spoken by a character for the audience to hear, not the other characters (नाटक में पात्र की ऐसी बात जो दर्शक सुनते हैं, दूसरे पात्र नहीं)
Examples:
1. The actor revealed his fear in an aside. (अभिनेता ने स्वगत कथन में अपना डर बताया।)
2. The aside helped us understand her plan. (स्वगत कथन से हमें उसकी योजना समझ आई।)
3. She spoke the aside while the others turned away. (जब दूसरे पात्र दूसरी ओर मुड़े, तब उसने स्वगत कथन कहा।)) Oh, how much I enjoy performingPerforming (verb)
Meanings:
Presenting music, drama, or another act to an audience (दर्शकों के सामने प्रस्तुति देना)
Examples:
1. She enjoys performing on stage. (उसे मंच पर प्रस्तुति देना पसंद है।)
2. The children are performing a short play. (बच्चे छोटा नाटक प्रस्तुत कर रहे हैं।)
3. He felt happy while performing the tune. (धुन प्रस्तुत करते समय उसे खुशी हुई।) this piece. PerhapsPerhaps (adverb)
Meanings:
Maybe, possibly (शायद, संभवतः)
Examples:
1. Perhaps he will change his mind. (शायद वह अपना विचार बदल ले।)
2. We could perhaps practise tomorrow. (शायद हम कल अभ्यास कर सकें।)
3. Perhaps she needs more time. (शायद उसे अधिक समय चाहिए।) I can practise one last time and soon after that I will tell them that I can’t join them for the performance.

Hindi Translationइकबाल के घर पर। अविनाश और पीटर भी वहीं हैं। श्रुति प्रवेश करती है।
इकबाल: देखो, आ गई। क्या तुमने आखिरकार अपने माता-पिता को बताया?
पीटर: हमें बाद में बताना। पहले अभ्यास शुरू करते हैं।
अविनाश: हाँ, हमें तुरंत शुरू करना चाहिए। मुझे आज जल्दी जाना है।
श्रुति: (एकांत में) ओह, मुझे इस धुन को बजाने में कितना आनंद आता है। शायद मैं एक आखिरी बार अभ्यास कर सकती हूँ और उसके तुरंत बाद मैं उन्हें बता दूँगी कि मैं प्रदर्शन के लिए उनके साथ शामिल नहीं हो पाऊँगी।

Grammar AnalysisThe paragraph uses the Simple Present tense (“is,” “have to”) for immediate facts and requirements. The “Aside” section uses the Simple Future tense (“will tell”) to express Shruti’s secret plan for the near future. It also uses the Modal “can” to show ability and possibility.
► Adjectives (Describing Words)
• Early: Describes the time Avinash needs to leave.
• Last: Describes the final time Shruti plans to practice the piece.
• Much: Used as an intensifier for how much she enjoys the performance.
► Verbs (Action/State Words)
• Start: Simple Present (imperative) used to begin the rehearsal.
• Leave: Infinitive showing the action Avinash needs to take.
• Enjoy: Simple Present describing Shruti’s emotional state.
• Practise: Simple Present (modal) showing a possible action.
• Will tell: Future tense showing a firm intention to inform the group later.
• Can’t join: Negative modal showing her inability to participate in the final show.
► Adverbs (How/When/Where)
• Right away: Adverbial phrase of time meaning immediately.
• Today: Adverb of time.
• Perhaps: Adverb of possibility.
• Soon after: Adverbial phrase indicating a sequence of events.

(They begin practice. In the middle of the performance, Shruti’s parents enter the room and stand in a corner. Slowly, her parents become engrossedEngrossed (adjective)
Meanings:
Completely absorbed or deeply interested (पूरी तरह तल्लीन, ध्यानमग्न)
Examples:
1. He became engrossed in the music. (वह संगीत में पूरी तरह तल्लीन हो गया।)
2. She was engrossed in her book. (वह अपनी पुस्तक में डूबी हुई थी।)
3. The engrossed audience forgot the time. (तल्लीन दर्शक समय भूल गए।) and Shruti’s father taps his feet and is seen evidentlyEvidently (adverb)
Meanings:
Clearly, as the signs show (स्पष्ट रूप से, ज़ाहिर तौर पर)
Examples:
1. He was evidently enjoying the tune. (वह स्पष्ट रूप से धुन का आनंद ले रहा था।)
2. She was evidently pleased with the result. (वह ज़ाहिर तौर पर परिणाम से खुश थी।)
3. The task was evidently harder than expected. (काम स्पष्ट रूप से उम्मीद से अधिक कठिन था।) enjoying. As soon as the performance comes to an end, her parents move towards the centre of the stage in the room as they clap. Nabin claps furiouslyFuriously (adverb)
Meanings:
With great energy or intensity; sometimes, with anger (बहुत तेज़ी या जोश से; कभी-कभी क्रोध से)
Examples:
1. The audience clapped furiously. (दर्शकों ने ज़ोरदार तालियाँ बजाईं।)
2. He worked furiously to finish on time. (उसने समय पर पूरा करने के लिए बहुत तेज़ी से काम किया।)
3. She shook her head furiously in disagreement. (असहमति में उसने ज़ोर-ज़ोर से सिर हिलाया।). He wears an expression of pridePride (noun)
Meanings:
Satisfaction or happiness about an achievement or someone you value (गर्व, किसी उपलब्धि या प्रिय व्यक्ति पर खुशी)
Examples:
1. Her parents watched with pride. (उसके माता-पिता ने गर्व से देखा।)
2. He takes pride in his work. (उसे अपने काम पर गर्व है।)
3. The trophy filled the team with pride. (ट्रॉफी ने टीम को गर्व से भर दिया।) on his face. Shruti is startledStartled (adjective)
Meanings:
Suddenly surprised or alarmed (अचानक चौंका हुआ)
Examples:
1. The startled child looked up. (चौंके हुए बच्चे ने ऊपर देखा।)
2. She was startled by the sudden applause. (अचानक बजी तालियों से वह चौंक गई।)
3. He looked startled when the bell rang. (घंटी बजने पर वह चौंका हुआ दिखाई दिया।) at once with the clapping.)

Hindi Translation(वे अभ्यास शुरू करते हैं। प्रदर्शन के बीच में, श्रुति के माता-पिता कमरे में प्रवेश करते हैं और एक कोने में खड़े हो जाते हैं। धीरे-धीरे, उसके माता-पिता पूरी तरह मग्न हो जाते हैं और श्रुति के पिता अपने पैर थपथपाते हैं और स्पष्ट रूप से आनंद लेते हुए दिखते हैं। जैसे ही प्रदर्शन समाप्त होता है, उसके माता-पिता तालियाँ बजाते हुए कमरे के मंच के केंद्र की ओर बढ़ते हैं। नबिन जोर-जोर से तालियाँ बजाता है। उनके चेहरे पर गर्व का भाव है। तालियों की गूँज से श्रुति अचानक चौंक जाती है।)

Grammar AnalysisThe paragraph uses the Simple Present tense (“begin,” “enter,” “stand,” “claps”) to describe the unfolding action of the play. It also uses the Passive Voice (“is seen,” “is startled”) to describe how a character is perceived or affected by an outside action.
► Adjectives (Describing Words)
• Engrossed: Describes the parents’ state of deep interest.
• Evidently: (Used as an adverb here) describing the visible nature of his enjoyment.
• Furious: (Used as an adverb here) describing the intensity of the clapping.
• Startled: Describes Shruti’s sudden reaction to the noise.
► Verbs (Action/State Words)
• Begin: Simple Present showing the start of the practice.
• Enter / Stand: Simple Present stage directions for the parents’ movement.
• Taps: Simple Present showing Nabin’s rhythmic physical reaction.
• Is seen: Passive form of “see” describing Nabin’s outward appearance.
• Clap: Simple Present action showing the parents’ approval.
• Wears: Simple Present describing the expression on Nabin’s face.
► Adverbs (How/When/Where)
• Slowly: Describes the gradual change in the parents’ focus.
• As soon as: Conjunction used to show that one action happened immediately after another.
• At once: Adverbial phrase meaning immediately.

Nabin: Wah, how soulfulSoulful (adjective)
Meanings:
Expressing deep feeling (गहरे भावों से भरा, भावपूर्ण)
Examples:
1. She sang a soulful song. (उसने भावपूर्ण गीत गाया।)
2. The soulful tune moved us. (भावपूर्ण धुन ने हमें भावुक कर दिया।)
3. His violin playing was soulful. (उसका वायलिन वादन गहरे भावों से भरा था।)! You all have done a wonderful job! You too Shruti! You did not lose sight ofLose sight of (idiom)
Meanings:
Stop paying attention to something important (महत्वपूर्ण बात को ध्यान से हटा देना, भूल जाना)
Examples:
1. Do not lose sight of your goal. (अपने लक्ष्य को मत भूलो।)
2. She never lost sight of the melody. (उसने धुन पर ध्यान बनाए रखा।)
3. We must not lose sight of fairness. (हमें निष्पक्षता का ध्यान नहीं भूलना चाहिए।) the notesNotes (plural noun)
Meanings:
Individual musical sounds with particular pitches (निश्चित ऊँचाई वाले संगीतमय स्वर)
Examples:
1. She played the notes clearly. (उसने स्वर स्पष्ट रूप से बजाए।)
2. He wrote the notes in his notebook. (उसने अपनी कॉपी में स्वर लिखे।)
3. The opening notes were soft. (शुरुआती स्वर कोमल थे।) of the raga even once and performed it to excellenceExcellence (noun)
Meanings:
Outstanding quality, a very high standard (उत्कृष्टता, बहुत उच्च स्तर)
Examples:
1. She strives for excellence in music. (वह संगीत में उत्कृष्टता पाने का प्रयास करती है।)
2. The prize recognises excellence in art. (पुरस्कार कला में उत्कृष्टता को सम्मान देता है।)
3. Regular effort can lead to excellence. (नियमित प्रयास उत्कृष्टता तक पहुँचा सकते हैं।).
Leela: Oh yes children. You all were amazingAmazing (adjective)
Meanings:
Wonderful, very impressive or surprising (अद्भुत, बहुत प्रभावशाली, आश्चर्यजनक)
Examples:
1. The concert was amazing. (संगीत कार्यक्रम अद्भुत था।)
2. She showed amazing skill. (उसने अद्भुत कौशल दिखाया।)
3. We saw an amazing dance performance. (हमने एक बहुत प्रभावशाली नृत्य प्रस्तुति देखी।)! If this is the result, then we can say you have run your practice sessionsSessions (plural noun)
Meanings:
Periods of time set aside for an activity (किसी गतिविधि के लिए निर्धारित समय, सत्र)
Examples:
1. Our practice sessions last an hour. (हमारे अभ्यास सत्र एक घंटे के होते हैं।)
2. The workshop has three sessions. (कार्यशाला में तीन सत्र हैं।)
3. She attended all the training sessions. (वह सभी प्रशिक्षण सत्रों में उपस्थित हुई।) very successfullySuccessfully (adverb)
Meanings:
With the intended or desired result (सफलतापूर्वक)
Examples:
1. They successfully completed the performance. (उन्होंने सफलतापूर्वक प्रस्तुति पूरी की।)
2. She successfully solved the puzzle. (उसने पहेली सफलतापूर्वक हल की।)
3. We organised the event successfully. (हमने कार्यक्रम सफलतापूर्वक आयोजित किया।)! (Children giggleGiggle (verb)
Meanings:
Laugh lightly, often from amusement or nervousness (हल्के से हँसना, खिलखिलाना)
Examples:
1. The children began to giggle. (बच्चे खिलखिलाने लगे।)
2. Her joke made me giggle. (उसके मज़ाक से मुझे हँसी आ गई।)
3. They tried not to giggle during the speech. (उन्होंने भाषण के दौरान हँसी रोकने की कोशिश की।))
Nabin: Yes, Leela. In fact, I was planning to offer the children the music room. (To the children) You’ll have more equipmentEquipment (uncountable noun)
Meanings:
Tools or other items needed for a particular activity (किसी गतिविधि के लिए आवश्यक उपकरण या सामान)
Examples:
1. The players checked their equipment before practice. (खिलाड़ियों ने अभ्यास से पहले अपने उपकरण जाँचे।)
2. Our school bought new equipment for the science laboratory. (हमारे विद्यालय ने विज्ञान प्रयोगशाला के लिए नए उपकरण खरीदे।)
3. The club provides sports equipment to young athletes. (क्लब युवा खिलाड़ियों को खेल के उपकरण उपलब्ध कराता है।) there and will be able to practise regularlyRegularly (adverb)
Meanings:
Often and at fairly fixed intervals (नियमित रूप से)
Examples:
1. She practises regularly. (वह नियमित रूप से अभ्यास करती है।)
2. We meet regularly after school. (हम विद्यालय के बाद नियमित रूप से मिलते हैं।)
3. Clean your instrument regularly. (अपना वाद्ययंत्र नियमित रूप से साफ करो।).

Hindi Translationनबिन: वाह, कितना भावपूर्ण! आप सभी ने बेहतरीन काम किया है! तुम भी श्रुति! तुमने एक बार भी राग के सुरों से नज़र नहीं हटाई और इसे बेहतरीन तरीके से प्रस्तुत किया।
लीला: अरे हाँ बच्चों। तुम सभी अद्भुत थे! अगर यह परिणाम है, तो हम कह सकते हैं कि तुमने अपने अभ्यास सत्र बहुत सफलतापूर्वक चलाए हैं! (बच्चे खिलखिलाते हैं।)
नबिन: हाँ, लीला। वास्तव में, मैं बच्चों को संगीत कक्ष देने की योजना बना रहा था। (बच्चों से) वहाँ तुम्हारे पास अधिक उपकरण होंगे और तुम नियमित रूप से अभ्यास कर सकोगे।

Grammar AnalysisThe paragraph uses the Present Perfect tense (“have done,” “have run”) to describe actions that were completed successfully. It also uses the Simple Past (“did not lose,” “were”) to talk about the specific performance they just witnessed, and the Simple Future (“will have,” “will be able”) to describe the upcoming benefits of using the music room.
► Adjectives (Describing Words)
• Soulful: Describes the emotional quality of the music.
• Wonderful: Describes the quality of the “job” or performance done by the group.
• Amazing: Describes the children’s talent as perceived by Leela.
• More: Comparative adjective describing the increased amount of equipment.
► Verbs (Action/State Words)
• Have done: Present Perfect showing the successful completion of their work.
• Did not lose: Simple Past (negative) showing Shruti’s technical accuracy.
• Performed: Simple Past describing the completed action of the show.
• Planning: (Used as a participle) describing Nabin’s recent thoughts.
• Offer: Simple Present (infinitive) showing Nabin’s generous gesture.
• Will be able: Future tense showing a new capability the children will have.
► Adverbs (How/When/Where)
• Too: Used to specifically include Shruti in the praise.
• Even once: Used for emphasis to show her perfect consistency.
• Successfully: Describes the manner in which the practice sessions were conducted.
• In fact: Used to introduce a further, more surprising piece of information.
• Regularly: Adverb of frequency describing how they can now practice.

Avinash: Thank you so much! Means a lotMeans a lot (phrase)
Meanings:
Is very important or valuable to someone (बहुत महत्व रखना, बहुत मायने रखना)
Examples:
1. Your support means a lot to me. (आपका समर्थन मेरे लिए बहुत मायने रखता है।)
2. This opportunity means a lot to our band. (यह अवसर हमारे बैंड के लिए बहुत महत्वपूर्ण है।)
3. Her encouragement means a lot. (उसका प्रोत्साहन बहुत मायने रखता है।) to us!
Shruti: Guys, if you don’t mind, why don’t you start the practice in a whileIn a while (adverbial phrase)
Meanings:
After a short period of time (कुछ देर में)
Examples:
1. We will start in a while. (हम कुछ देर में शुरू करेंगे।)
2. He will return in a while. (वह कुछ देर में लौटेगा।)
3. I will speak to you in a while. (मैं तुमसे कुछ देर में बात करूँगा।). Just need to have a wordHave a word (idiom)
Meanings:
Have a short conversation, often privately (थोड़ी बातचीत करना, अक्सर अकेले में)
Examples:
1. May I have a word with you? (क्या मैं आपसे थोड़ी बात कर सकता हूँ?)
2. She wanted to have a word with her parents. (वह अपने माता-पिता से थोड़ी बातचीत करना चाहती थी।)
3. The coach will have a word with the captain. (प्रशिक्षक कप्तान से थोड़ी बात करेंगे।). (pointing towards her parents)
Peter: Of course! No issues.

Hindi Translationअविनाश: बहुत-बहुत धन्यवाद! यह हमारे लिए बहुत मायने रखता है!
श्रुति: दोस्तों, अगर तुम्हें बुरा न लगे, तो क्या आप थोड़ी देर में अभ्यास शुरू कर सकते हैं? मुझे बस कुछ बात करनी है। (अपने माता-पिता की ओर इशारा करते हुए।)
पीटर: बिल्कुल! कोई बात नहीं।

Grammar AnalysisThe paragraph uses the Simple Present tense (“means,” “don’t mind,” “is”) for immediate reactions and requests. It also uses the Imperative Mood (“start,” “need to have”) for making suggestions or stating necessary actions.
► Adjectives (Describing Words)
• Much: Used as an intensifier with “so” to show the depth of gratitude.
• Sure: (Implied in “Of course”) describing the certainty of the agreement.
► Verbs (Action/State Words)
• Means: Simple Present describing the value of Nabin’s offer.
• Don’t mind: Simple Present used to politely introduce a request.
• Start: Simple Present (imperative) used to suggest an action to her friends.
• Pointing: Present Participle describing Shruti’s physical gesture toward her parents.
• Need: Simple Present showing a requirement.
• Have a word: Idiomatic verb phrase meaning to talk.
► Adverbs (How/When/Where)
• So: Intensifier used with “much.”
• In a while: Adverbial phrase of time.
• Just: Used to minimize the request and make it seem less demanding.

(Shruti and her parents move to one side of the stage in the room and the other children move to another. They practise in mimeMime (noun)
Meanings:
Acting through movements and gestures without speech (बिना बोले हावभाव से अभिनय, मूक अभिनय)
Examples:
1. The children performed a short mime. (बच्चों ने छोटा मूक अभिनय किया।)
2. In mime, expressions tell the story. (मूक अभिनय में भाव कहानी बताते हैं।)
3. He showed surprise through mime. (उसने मूक अभिनय से आश्चर्य व्यक्त किया।), that is, only their actionsActions (plural noun)
Meanings:
Things someone does; physical movements (कार्य, क्रियाएँ, हरकतें)
Examples:
1. Her actions showed kindness. (उसके कार्यों से दयालुता झलकी।)
2. We copied the dancer’s actions. (हमने नर्तक की हरकतों की नकल की।)
3. In the silent scene, only their actions were visible. (मूक दृश्य में केवल उनकी क्रियाएँ दिखाई दे रही थीं।) are seen without sound)
Shruti: Thank you for coming papa and mama! And papa I want to tell you that I will always take my art seriously no matter what I do. And I am glad that you support my decision to play in a fusion group.
Nabin: (warmlyWarmly (adverb)
Meanings:
In a friendly, kind, or affectionate way (स्नेह से, आत्मीयता से)
Examples:
1. They welcomed us warmly. (उन्होंने हमारा आत्मीयता से स्वागत किया।)
2. He smiled warmly at his daughter. (वह अपनी बेटी को देखकर स्नेह से मुस्कराया।)
3. She thanked the children warmly. (उसने बच्चों को स्नेहपूर्वक धन्यवाद दिया।) placing his hand on her shoulder) There is no need to thank me child. I must admitAdmit (verb)
Meanings:
Accept or acknowledge that something is true (सच्चाई स्वीकार करना, मानना)
Examples:
1. I admit that I was wrong. (मैं मानता हूँ कि मैं गलत था।)
2. She admitted her mistake. (उसने अपनी गलती स्वीकार की।)
3. He was willing to admit his fear. (वह अपना डर स्वीकार करने को तैयार था।) it was Leela who opened my eyesOpened my eyes (idiom)
Meanings:
Made me understand or notice something I had not recognised (मुझे सच्चाई समझाई, मेरी आँखें खोल दीं)
Examples:
1. The visit opened my eyes to their difficulties. (उस यात्रा ने मुझे उनकी कठिनाइयाँ समझाईं।)
2. Your explanation opened my eyes. (तुम्हारी व्याख्या ने मेरी आँखें खोल दीं।)
3. The story opened my eyes to the value of kindness. (कहानी ने मुझे दयालुता का महत्व समझाया।). I had forgotten my own pastPast (noun)
Meanings:
The time before the present (बीता हुआ समय, अतीत)
Examples:
1. He remembered his own past. (उसे अपना अतीत याद आया।)
2. We can learn from the past. (हम अतीत से सीख सकते हैं।)
3. Her past helped her understand the problem. (उसके बीते अनुभवों ने समस्या समझने में उसकी मदद की।). It is your mother you should thank.

Hindi Translation(श्रुति और उसके माता-पिता कमरे में मंच के एक तरफ चले जाते हैं और बाकी बच्चे दूसरी तरफ। वे मूकाभिनय में अभ्यास करते हैं, यानी केवल उनके कार्य दिखाई देते हैं, कोई आवाज़ नहीं आती)
श्रुति: यहाँ आने के लिए धन्यवाद पापा और मम्मा! और पापा मैं आपको बताना चाहती हूँ कि मैं जो भी करूँगी, अपनी कला को हमेशा गंभीरता से लूँगी। और मुझे खुशी है कि आप फ्यूज़न समूह में बजाने के मेरे फैसले का समर्थन करते हैं।
नबिन: (गर्मजोशी से उसके कंधे पर हाथ रखते हुए) मुझे धन्यवाद करने की ज़रूरत नहीं है बेटा। झे स्वीकार करना चाहिए कि वह लीला ही थी जिसने मेरी आँखें खोलीं। मैं अपना अतीत भूल गया था। तुम्हें अपनी माँ को धन्यवाद करना चाहिए।

Grammar AnalysisThe paragraph uses the Simple Present tense (“move,” “practise,” “want,” “is”) to describe current movements and firm intentions. It also uses the Simple Past (“was,” “opened,” “had forgotten”) to explain how the father’s perspective changed before this moment.
► Adjectives (Describing Words)
• Other: Distinguishes the group of friends from Shruti’s family.
• Mime: (Used here as a noun/adverbial phrase) describing the silent type of acting.
• Serious: Describes the depth of Shruti’s dedication to her art.
• Glad: Describes Shruti’s emotional state of relief.
• Warmly: (Used as an adverb here) describing the father’s affectionate tone.
• Own: Emphasizes that Nabin is reflecting on his personal history.
► Verbs (Action/State Words)
• Move / Practise: Simple Present stage directions showing the characters’ current physical actions.
• Want: Simple Present used by Shruti to express her desire to speak.
• Will take: Future tense showing her long-term commitment.
• Support: Simple Present describing the father’s new stance.
• Placing: Present Participle showing Nabin’s physical gesture while speaking.
• Must admit: Modal phrase used to express a necessary confession.
• Should thank: Modal phrase used to give advice or direction.
► Adverbs (How/When/Where)
• Always: Adverb of frequency showing the permanence of her commitment.
• Seriously: Describes the manner in which she treats her music.
• Warmly: Describes how Nabin places his hand on her shoulder.

Leela: Your own father, Shruti, had to go against his family’s wishes to play the violin. His was a family of vocalistsVocalists (plural noun)
Meanings:
Singers, especially trained performers (गायक, विशेषकर प्रशिक्षित गायक)
Examples:
1. Two vocalists joined the band. (दो गायक बैंड में शामिल हुए।)
2. The vocalists practised their parts. (गायकों ने अपने हिस्सों का अभ्यास किया।)
3. We listened to several classical vocalists. (हमने कई शास्त्रीय गायकों को सुना।). Your grandfather, his father, and your uncles were all vocalists belonging to a highly traditional school. They painstakinglyPainstakingly (adverb)
Meanings:
With great care, effort, and attention to detail (बड़े परिश्रम और सावधानी से)
Examples:
1. She painstakingly copied each note. (उसने बड़े परिश्रम और सावधानी से हर स्वर लिखा।)
2. He painstakingly repaired the instrument. (उसने बड़ी सावधानी से वाद्ययंत्र की मरम्मत की।)
3. They painstakingly preserved the old songs. (उन्होंने बहुत मेहनत से पुराने गीतों को सुरक्षित रखा।) nurturedNurtured (verb)
Meanings:
Cared for and encouraged the growth of something (पोषित किया, सँवारा, बढ़ने में सहायता की)
Examples:
1. Her family nurtured her talent. (उसके परिवार ने उसकी प्रतिभा को सँवारा।)
2. The gardener nurtured the young plants. (माली ने छोटे पौधों की देखभाल की।)
3. Their teacher nurtured a love of music. (उनके शिक्षक ने संगीत के प्रति प्रेम विकसित किया।) the flame of musical heritageHeritage (noun)
Meanings:
Traditions, culture, and other valuable things passed down from earlier generations (विरासत, पूर्वजों से मिली संस्कृति और परंपराएँ)
Examples:
1. Music is part of our cultural heritage. (संगीत हमारी सांस्कृतिक विरासत का हिस्सा है।)
2. We should protect our heritage. (हमें अपनी विरासत की रक्षा करनी चाहिए।)
3. The museum celebrates the region’s heritage. (संग्रहालय क्षेत्र की विरासत का सम्मान करता है।) and kept it alive through thick and thinThrough thick and thin (idiom)
Meanings:
During both good times and difficulties (हर सुख-दुख में, सभी परिस्थितियों में)
Examples:
1. Her friends supported her through thick and thin. (उसके मित्रों ने हर सुख-दुख में उसका साथ दिया।)
2. The team stayed together through thick and thin. (टीम हर परिस्थिति में एक साथ रही।)
3. They preserved their tradition through thick and thin. (उन्होंने हर कठिन परिस्थिति में अपनी परंपरा सँजोए रखी।). Nabin’s desire to take up a Western instrument rather than cultivatingCultivating (verb)
Meanings:
Developing and improving a skill or quality through care and practice (कौशल या गुण को अभ्यास से विकसित करना)
Examples:
1. She is cultivating her singing voice. (वह अपनी गायन क्षमता विकसित कर रही है।)
2. Reading helps in cultivating imagination. (पढ़ना कल्पनाशक्ति विकसित करने में मदद करता है।)
3. He spent years cultivating his musical skills. (उसने अपने संगीत कौशल को सँवारने में वर्षों लगाए।) his voice was painful to his father. You see, at that time the violin had not yet been incorporatedIncorporated (verb)
Meanings:
Included as part of a whole (शामिल किया गया, अंग बनाया गया)
Examples:
1. The teacher incorporated music into the lesson. (शिक्षक ने पाठ में संगीत शामिल किया।)
2. Their suggestions were incorporated into the plan. (उनके सुझाव योजना में शामिल किए गए।)
3. The new instrument was incorporated into the orchestra. (नया वाद्ययंत्र वाद्यवृंद में शामिल किया गया।) into classical Indian music. Your grandfather saw this choice as a kind of betrayalBetrayal (noun)
Meanings:
An act of breaking someone’s trust or loyalty (विश्वासघात, भरोसा तोड़ना)
Examples:
1. He saw the broken promise as a betrayal. (उसने वादा तोड़ने को विश्वासघात माना।)
2. The betrayal deeply hurt her. (विश्वासघात से उसे गहरा दुख हुआ।)
3. Sharing a friend’s secret can be a betrayal of trust. (मित्र का रहस्य बताना विश्वासघात हो सकता है।) of family valuesValues (plural noun)
Meanings:
Beliefs about what is important, right, or good (मूल्य, सही और महत्वपूर्ण बातों की मान्यताएँ)
Examples:
1. Honesty is one of our family values. (ईमानदारी हमारे पारिवारिक मूल्यों में से एक है।)
2. Our values guide our choices. (हमारे मूल्य हमारे चुनावों को दिशा देते हैं।)
3. The story teaches values such as kindness. (कहानी दयालुता जैसे मूल्य सिखाती है।) and traditionTradition (noun)
Meanings:
A belief or practice passed down through generations (पीढ़ियों से चली आ रही परंपरा)
Examples:
1. Singing together is a family tradition. (मिलकर गाना परिवार की परंपरा है।)
2. She respects the tradition of classical music. (वह शास्त्रीय संगीत की परंपरा का सम्मान करती है।)
3. We learned about a local tradition. (हमने एक स्थानीय परंपरा के बारे में सीखा।). But your father worked his fingers to the boneWorked his fingers to the bone (idiom)
Meanings:
Worked extremely hard (बहुत कठोर परिश्रम किया, जी-तोड़ मेहनत की)
Examples:
1. He worked his fingers to the bone to master the violin. (उसने वायलिन में निपुण होने के लिए जी-तोड़ मेहनत की।)
2. The farmer worked his fingers to the bone. (किसान ने बहुत कठोर परिश्रम किया।)
3. He worked his fingers to the bone to support his family. (उसने अपने परिवार का पालन करने के लिए जी-तोड़ मेहनत की।) and see where the violin got him.

Hindi Translationलीला: श्रुति, तुम्हारे पिता को खुद वॉयलिन बजाने के लिए अपने परिवार की इच्छाओं के खिलाफ जाना पड़ा था। उनका परिवार गायकों का परिवार था। तुम्हारे दादा, उनके पिता, और तुम्हारे चाचा-ताऊ सभी अत्यधिक पारंपरिक घराने से ताल्लुक रखने वाले गायक थे। उन्होंने बड़े परिश्रम से संगीत विरासत की लौ को जलाए रखा और सुख-दुख में इसे जीवित रखा। अपनी आवाज़ को साधने के बजाय एक पश्चिमी वाद्ययंत्र को अपनाने की नबिन की इच्छा उनके पिता के लिए कष्टदायक थी। देखो, उस समय वॉयलिन को भारतीय शास्त्रीय संगीत में शामिल नहीं किया गया था। तुम्हारे दादा ने इस विकल्प को पारिवारिक मूल्यों और परंपरा के साथ एक तरह के विश्वासघात के रूप में देखा। लेकिन तुम्हारे पिता ने दिन-रात एक कर दिया और देखो वायलिन ने उन्हें कहाँ पहुँचाया।

Grammar AnalysisThe paragraph uses the Simple Past tense (“had to,” “were,” “nurtured,” “saw”) to recount Nabin’s family history. It also uses the Past Perfect tense (“had not yet been incorporated”) to describe a condition that existed before a specific point in the past.
► Adjectives (Describing Words)
• Own: Used to emphasize the personal nature of the father’s story.
• Traditional: Describes the strict values of the grandfather’s school of music.
• Alive: Describes the status of the musical heritage they preserved.
• Painful: Describes the emotional impact Nabin’s choice had on his father.
• Western: Describes the origin of the violin at that time.
► Verbs (Action/State Words)
• Go against: Phrasal verb in the past tense meaning to oppose or defy.
• Nurtured / Kept: Past tense showing the continuous effort of previous generations.
• Cultivating: Present Participle used as a gerund to describe the act of training the voice.
• Incorporated: Past Participle used in a passive structure.
• Worked: Simple Past describing Nabin’s intense physical and mental effort.
• Got: Simple Past used here to mean “brought” or “achieved a result.”
► Adverbs (How/When/Where)
• Painstakingly: Describes the careful manner in which they handled their heritage.
• Yet: Used with “not” to show that something hadn’t happened up to that time.
• Highly: Intensifier for the adjective “traditional.”

Nabin: I underestimatedUnderestimated (verb)
Meanings:
Judged someone or something as less capable, important, or strong than they really are (कम आँका, वास्तविक क्षमता या महत्व से कम समझा)
Examples:
1. People underestimated her ability to lead the team. (लोगों ने टीम का नेतृत्व करने की उसकी क्षमता को कम आँका।)
2. We underestimated how much time the project would take. (हमने परियोजना में लगने वाले समय का अनुमान वास्तविक समय से कम लगाया।)
3. The other team underestimated our players and lost the match. (दूसरी टीम ने हमारे खिलाड़ियों को कम आँका और मैच हार गई।) the power of our own music. I was afraid you would be lost to us. I realise that my fears were baselessBaseless (adjective)
Meanings:
Without supporting facts or good reasons (निराधार, बिना उचित आधार के)
Examples:
1. Her fears proved baseless. (उसके डर निराधार साबित हुए।)
2. Do not spread baseless rumours. (निराधार अफवाहें मत फैलाओ।)
3. The accusation was baseless. (आरोप निराधार था।). After all each bay, its own windEach bay, its own wind (proverbial expression)
Meanings:
Different people or situations have their own needs, nature, and direction (हर व्यक्ति या परिस्थिति की अपनी प्रकृति और दिशा होती है)
Examples:
1. “Each bay, its own wind” reminds us to respect different choices. (“हर खाड़ी की अपनी हवा” हमें अलग-अलग चुनावों का सम्मान करना सिखाता है।)
2. The father accepted her choice, saying, “Each bay, its own wind.” (पिता ने “हर व्यक्ति की अपनी दिशा होती है” कहते हुए उसका चुनाव स्वीकार किया।)
3. “Each bay, its own wind” suggests that one path need not suit everyone. (“हर खाड़ी की अपनी हवा” का भाव है कि एक रास्ता सबके लिए उपयुक्त नहीं होता।). I trust you Shruti and I will root forRoot for (phrasal verb)
Meanings:
Support and encourage someone to succeed (सफलता के लिए समर्थन और उत्साह देना)
Examples:
1. We will root for your band. (हम तुम्हारे बैंड का हौसला बढ़ाएँगे।)
2. Her parents always root for her. (उसके माता-पिता हमेशा उसका उत्साह बढ़ाते हैं।)
3. The crowd rooted for the home team. (भीड़ ने अपने शहर की टीम का हौसला बढ़ाया।) your group at the concert!
(Shruti hugsHugs (verb)
Meanings:
Holds someone closely with the arms to show affection (स्नेह से गले लगाता या लगाती है)
Examples:
1. She hugs her parents after the concert. (संगीत कार्यक्रम के बाद वह अपने माता-पिता को गले लगाती है।)
2. The child hugs his grandmother. (बच्चा अपनी दादी को गले लगाता है।)
3. He hugs his friend in greeting. (वह अभिवादन में अपने मित्र को गले लगाता है।) both of her parents)
CURTAIN DOWN

Hindi Translationनबिन: मैंने अपने संगीत की शक्ति को कम आँका। मुझे डर था कि तुम हमसे दूर हो जाओगी। मुझे एहसास हो गया है कि मेरा डर निराधार था। आखिरकार हर खाड़ी की अपनी हवा होती है। मुझे तुम पर भरोसा है श्रुति और मैं कॉन्सर्ट में तुम्हारे समूह का समर्थन करूँगा!
(श्रुति अपने दोनों माता-पिता को गले लगाती है।)
पर्दा गिरता है।

Grammar AnalysisThe paragraph uses the Simple Past tense (“underestimated,” “was,” “were”) to reflect on Nabin’s previous mistakes. It also uses the Simple Present (“realise,” “trust”) for his current state of mind, and the Simple Future (“will root”) to show his commitment to supporting Shruti’s upcoming performance.
► Adjectives (Describing Words)
• Own: Emphasizes that the music belongs to their culture and heritage.
• Afraid: Describes Nabin’s previous emotional state of worry.
• Lost: Describes the specific fear Nabin had regarding Shruti’s identity.
• Baseless: Describes the nature of Nabin’s fears (that they had no real reason).
► Verbs (Action/State Words)
• Underestimated: Simple Past showing a prior error in judgment.
• Realise: Simple Present showing a new understanding.
• Trust: Simple Present showing a firm belief in Shruti’s character.
• Will root: Future tense expressing a promise of support.
• Hugs: Simple Present stage direction showing an affectionate physical action.
► Adverbs (How/When/Where)
• After all: An introductory phrase used to highlight a significant point or summary.
• Down: Describes the direction of the curtain, signaling the end.

Kaveri Chapter 6 Poem – Hindi Translation

Music is the oceanOcean (noun)
Meanings:
A very large body of salt water; figuratively, something vast (महासागर; लाक्षणिक रूप में विशालता)
Examples:
1. The ocean stretched beyond the shore. (किनारे के आगे महासागर फैला था।)
2. Her imagination was an ocean of ideas. (उसकी कल्पना विचारों का महासागर थी।)
3. Waves rolled across the ocean. (महासागर में लहरें उठीं।)
That pulls me to the shoreShore (noun)
Meanings:
Land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other large body of water (समुद्र या झील का किनारा, तट)
Examples:
1. The boat reached the shore. (नाव किनारे पहुँची।)
2. We walked along the shore. (हम तट के किनारे चले।)
3. Waves washed against the shore. (लहरें किनारे से टकराईं।).
Music is the rhythmRhythm (noun)
Meanings:
A regular pattern of beats or movements (ताल, लय, नियमित गति का क्रम)
Examples:
1. We clapped to the rhythm. (हमने लय के साथ तालियाँ बजाईं।)
2. The drum set the rhythm. (ढोल ने ताल निर्धारित की।)
3. She moved in rhythm with the music. (वह संगीत की लय पर चली।)
That moves me to the coreCore (noun)
Meanings:
The deepest or central part of something (केंद्र, सबसे गहरा हिस्सा, अंतर्मन)
Examples:
1. The song moved me to the core. (गीत ने मेरे अंतर्मन को छू लिया।)
2. Trust is at the core of friendship. (विश्वास मित्रता के केंद्र में है।)
3. Remove the apple’s core carefully. (सेब का बीच वाला हिस्सा सावधानी से निकालो।).

Hindi Translationसंगीत एक सागर है
जो मुझे किनारे की ओर खींचता है।
संगीत वह लय है
जो मुझे गहराई तक हिला देती है।

Grammar AnalysisThe paragraph uses the Simple Present tense (is, pulls, moves) to state a universal truth. It employs metaphors to compare music to the ocean and the core of a person.
► Adjectives (Describing Words)
• The: Definite article used to specify the particular ocean, shore, rhythm, and core being discussed.
• Music: (Used as a noun here) acting as the subject that defines the experience.
► Verbs (Action/State Words)
• Is: Simple Present (linking verb) used to equate music with powerful natural forces.
• Pulls: Simple Present showing the magnetic or attractive force of music.
• Moves: Simple Present showing how music affects the speaker’s emotions and body.
► Adverbs (How/When/Where)
• To the shore: Prepositional phrase acting as an adverb of direction, showing where the music pulls the speaker.
• To the core: Prepositional phrase acting as an adverb of degree/place, showing the depth of the music’s impact.

Music is the therapyTherapy (noun)
Meanings:
Treatment or an activity that helps healing and well-being (उपचार, मन या शरीर को राहत देने वाली प्रक्रिया)
Examples:
1. Music felt like therapy after a tiring day. (थकाने वाले दिन के बाद संगीत उपचार जैसा लगा।)
2. She attended therapy to recover from her injury. (चोट से उबरने के लिए उसने उपचार लिया।)
3. For him, painting was a form of therapy. (उसके लिए चित्रकारी मन को राहत देने का माध्यम थी।)
I need when I feel blueFeel blue (idiom)
Meanings:
Feel sad or unhappy (उदास महसूस करना)
Examples:
1. I listen to music when I feel blue. (उदास होने पर मैं संगीत सुनता हूँ।)
2. She felt blue after her friend moved away. (मित्र के दूर चले जाने के बाद वह उदास हुई।)
3. A walk may help when you feel blue. (उदासी में टहलने से मदद मिल सकती है।).
Music lifts my spiritsLifts my spirits (idiom)
Meanings:
Makes me feel happier or more hopeful (मेरा मन प्रसन्न करता है, मेरा हौसला बढ़ाता है)
Examples:
1. Your smile lifts my spirits. (तुम्हारी मुस्कान मेरा मन प्रसन्न करती है।)
2. This song always lifts my spirits. (यह गीत हमेशा मेरा हौसला बढ़ाता है।)
3. A kind message lifts my spirits on a difficult day. (कठिन दिन में स्नेहपूर्ण संदेश मेरा मन प्रसन्न करता है।)
To make sure I pull throughPull through (phrasal verb)
Meanings:
Recover from illness or overcome a difficult situation (बीमारी या कठिन परिस्थिति से उबरना)
Examples:
1. Her friends helped her pull through. (उसके मित्रों ने उसे कठिनाई से उबरने में मदद की।)
2. We can pull through this setback together. (हम मिलकर इस बाधा से उबर सकते हैं।)
3. He pulled through after a difficult illness. (वह कठिन बीमारी से उबर गया।).

Hindi Translationसंगीत वह उपचार है
जिसकी मुझे उदासी में ज़रूरत होती है।
संगीत मेरा हौसला बढ़ाता है
ताकि मैं मुश्किलों से पार पा सकूँ।

Grammar AnalysisThe paragraph uses the Simple Present tense (is, need, lifts) to describe a habitual state. It also contains the Simple Present in a dependent clause (“when I feel blue”) to establish a condition for needing music.
► Adjectives (Describing Words)
• Blue: Describes the emotional state of sadness.
• Sure: Describes the certainty of the outcome (pulling through).
► Verbs (Action/State Words)
• Is: Simple Present used to define music as a form of healing.
• Need: Simple Present showing a requirement.
• Lifts: Simple Present showing the positive action music takes on the speaker’s mood.
• Make: Used in the infinitive “to make” to show purpose.
• Pull through: Phrasal verb used to describe overcoming a struggle.
► Adverbs (How/When/Where)
• When: Adverb of time used to introduce the condition of sadness.
• To make sure: Adverbial phrase showing the goal of the action.

The times when I’m most cheerfulCheerful (adjective)
Meanings:
Happy and positive (प्रसन्न, हँसमुख)
Examples:
1. She greeted us with a cheerful smile. (उसने प्रसन्न मुस्कान से हमारा स्वागत किया।)
2. The music made him cheerful. (संगीत ने उसे प्रसन्न कर दिया।)
3. Her cheerful manner encouraged everyone. (उसके प्रसन्न व्यवहार ने सबका उत्साह बढ़ाया।),
It’s clearClear (adjective)
Meanings:
Easy to understand or recognise; obvious (स्पष्ट, आसानी से समझ आने वाला)
Examples:
1. It was clear that she enjoyed music. (यह स्पष्ट था कि उसे संगीत पसंद था।)
2. The teacher gave clear instructions. (शिक्षक ने स्पष्ट निर्देश दिए।)
3. His meaning became clear after the example. (उदाहरण के बाद उसका आशय स्पष्ट हो गया।), music was there.
Music is the needed friendNeeded friend (noun phrase)
Meanings:
A companion whose care and support are important at a particular time (ज़रूरत के समय सहारा देने वाला मित्र)
Examples:
1. Music became a needed friend during her lonely evenings. (अकेली शामों में संगीत उसके लिए आवश्यक सहारा देने वाला मित्र बन गया।)
2. He was a needed friend in difficult times. (कठिन समय में वह ज़रूरी सहारा देने वाला मित्र था।)
3. A needed friend listens without judging. (सहारा देने वाला मित्र बिना दोष लगाए सुनता है।)
When no one seems to careCare (verb)
Meanings:
Feel concern or interest; in poetry, also a noun meaning worry (परवाह करना; संज्ञा के रूप में चिंता)
Examples:
1. True friends care about your feelings. (सच्चे मित्र तुम्हारी भावनाओं की परवाह करते हैं।)
2. She showed that she cared. (उसने दिखाया कि उसे परवाह थी।)
3. His heart was free from care. (उसका मन चिंता से मुक्त था।).

Hindi Translationजब मैं सबसे अधिक प्रसन्न होती हूँ,
यह स्पष्ट है, संगीत वहाँ था।
संगीत वह ज़रूरी मित्र है
जब कोई परवाह नहीं करता।

Grammar AnalysisThe paragraph uses the Simple Present tense (is, seems) to describe the ongoing importance of music. It also uses the Simple Past (was) to link previous happy moments to the presence of music.
► Adjectives (Describing Words)
• Cheerful: Describes the speaker’s positive emotional state.
• Clear: Describes the obvious nature of the realization.
• Needed: Describes the essential quality of music as a friend.
► Verbs (Action/State Words)
• Am: Simple Present used to describe a current or frequent state of being.
• Was: Simple Past indicating that music was present in past events.
• Is: Simple Present used to identify music as a friend.
• Seems: Simple Present used to describe an impression or appearance of neglect from others.
• Care: Simple Present (infinitive) showing the action others are not doing.
► Adverbs (How/When/Where)
• Most: Adverb of degree used to intensify “cheerful.”
• There: Adverb of place indicating music’s presence.
• When: Adverb of time used to introduce the situation of being alone.

Music
When music sounds, gone is the earth I know,
And all her lovely things even lovelier grow;
Her flowers in visionVision (noun)
Meanings:
Sight or an imagined scene (दृष्टि, मन में दिखाई देने वाला दृश्य)
Examples:
1. The poet described a beautiful vision. (कवि ने एक सुंदर कल्पित दृश्य का वर्णन किया।)
2. Mist blurred our vision. (धुंध ने हमारी दृष्टि धुँधली कर दी।)
3. Music filled her mind with a vision of flowers. (संगीत से उसके मन में फूलों का दृश्य उभर आया।) flameFlame (verb)
Meanings:
Shine or glow brightly, as if on fire (आग की तरह चमकना, दमकना)
Examples:
1. The red flowers seemed to flame in the sunlight. (लाल फूल धूप में आग की तरह दमकते लगे।)
2. The evening clouds flamed orange. (शाम के बादल नारंगी रंग में दमक उठे।)
3. Bright colours flamed across the painting. (चित्र में चमकीले रंग दमक रहे थे।), her forest trees
Lift burdenedBurdened (adjective)
Meanings:
Carrying a heavy load or responsibility (बोझ से लदा, बोझिल)
Examples:
1. The tree had branches burdened with fruit. (पेड़ की डालियाँ फलों से लदी थीं।)
2. He felt burdened by worry. (वह चिंता के बोझ से दबा महसूस कर रहा था।)
3. The burdened worker rested briefly. (बोझ से लदे मज़दूर ने थोड़ा आराम किया।) branches, stilledStilled (verb)
Meanings:
Made calm, quiet, or motionless (शांत या स्थिर कर दिया)
Examples:
1. The gentle music stilled her worries. (मधुर संगीत ने उसकी चिंताएँ शांत कर दीं।)
2. The wind dropped and the leaves stilled. (हवा थम गई और पत्तियाँ स्थिर हो गईं।)
3. The audience was stilled by the moving song. (भावपूर्ण गीत ने दर्शकों को शांत कर दिया।) with ecstasiesEcstasies (plural noun)
Meanings:
States of overwhelming joy or delight (अत्यधिक आनंद की अवस्थाएँ, परमानंद)
Examples:
1. The music filled her with ecstasies of joy. (संगीत ने उसे अपार आनंद से भर दिया।)
2. The poet describes the ecstasies of spring. (कवि वसंत के अपार आनंद का वर्णन करता है।)
3. Winning the prize sent the children into ecstasies. (पुरस्कार जीतने से बच्चे आनंद से भर उठे।).

Hindi Translationजब संगीत गूंजता है, तो वह धरती जिसे मैं जानता हूँ, ओझल हो जाती है,
और उसकी सभी सुंदर चीज़ें और भी सुंदर हो जाती हैं;
उसके फूल दृष्टि में जगमगाते हैं, उसके जंगल के पेड़
बोझिल शाखाओं को उठाते हैं, आनंद से शांत होकर

Grammar AnalysisThe paragraph uses the Simple Present tense (sounds, grow, flame, lift) to describe the immediate and magical transformation of the world when music plays. It also uses inverted sentence structure (“gone is the earth”) to create a poetic and dramatic emphasis on the change.
► Adjectives (Describing Words)
• Lovely: Describes the inherent beauty of the world’s things.
• Lovelier: Comparative adjective showing the enhancement caused by music.
• Burdened: Describes the branches as being heavy, likely with leaves or fruit.
• Stilled: Describes the state of the trees caught in a moment of peace.
► Verbs (Action/State Words)
• Sounds: Simple Present showing the starting trigger of the experience.
• Grow: Simple Present describing the process of becoming more beautiful.
• Flame: Used as a verb to describe the vivid, glowing appearance of flowers.
• Lift: Simple Present describing the physical reaching of the branches.
► Adverbs (How/When/Where)
• Even: Used as an intensifier to emphasize the increase in beauty.
• When: Adverb of time indicating the moment the transformation begins.

When music sounds, out of the water rise
NaiadsNaiads (plural noun)
Meanings:
Freshwater nymphs or spirits in Greek mythology (यूनानी पौराणिक कथाओं की मीठे पानी की जल-अप्सराएँ)
Examples:
1. The poem imagines Naiads rising from the water. (कविता जल से उठती जल-अप्सराओं की कल्पना करती है।)
2. The artist painted Naiads beside a spring. (कलाकार ने झरने के पास जल-अप्सराओं का चित्र बनाया।)
3. Naiads appear in ancient Greek stories. (जल-अप्सराएँ प्राचीन यूनानी कथाओं में मिलती हैं।) whose beauty dimsDims (verb)
Meanings:
Makes less bright or less clear (धुँधला करता है, चमक कम करता है)
Examples:
1. Mist dims the distant hills. (धुंध दूर की पहाड़ियों को धुँधला कर देती है।)
2. The curtain dims the sunlight. (परदा धूप की चमक कम करता है।)
3. A tear dims her view for a moment. (आँसू एक क्षण के लिए उसकी दृष्टि धुँधली कर देता है।) my waking eyes,
RaptRapt (adjective)
Meanings:
Completely absorbed, fascinated, or delighted (तल्लीन, मंत्रमुग्ध)
Examples:
1. The audience listened in rapt attention. (श्रोताओं ने मंत्रमुग्ध होकर सुना।)
2. She wore a rapt expression. (उसके चेहरे पर तल्लीनता का भाव था।)
3. He remained rapt in the melody. (वह धुन में तल्लीन रहा।) in strange dreams burns each enchantedEnchanted (adjective)
Meanings:
Delighted or fascinated; under a magical spell (मंत्रमुग्ध; जादू के प्रभाव में)
Examples:
1. The enchanted children listened closely. (मंत्रमुग्ध बच्चों ने ध्यान से सुना।)
2. The story describes an enchanted forest. (कहानी एक जादुई जंगल का वर्णन करती है।)
3. She looked enchanted by the music. (वह संगीत से मंत्रमुग्ध दिखाई दी।) face,
With solemnSolemn (adjective)
Meanings:
Serious, dignified, and calm (गंभीर, शांत, गरिमापूर्ण)
Examples:
1. A solemn tune filled the room. (कमरे में गंभीर धुन गूँज उठी।)
2. He spoke in a solemn voice. (उसने गंभीर स्वर में बात की।)
3. The ceremony had a solemn atmosphere. (समारोह का वातावरण गरिमापूर्ण और गंभीर था।) echoing stirs their dwelling-placeDwelling-place (noun)
Meanings:
A place where someone lives, a home (निवास स्थान, घर)
Examples:
1. The cave was their dwelling-place. (गुफा उनका निवास स्थान थी।)
2. Birds found a dwelling-place in the tree. (पक्षियों को पेड़ में रहने की जगह मिली।)
3. The poem imagines a magical dwelling-place. (कविता एक जादुई निवास स्थान की कल्पना करती है।).

Hindi Translationजब संगीत गूंजता है, तो जल की गहराइयों से
नदी-अप्सराएँ जिनकी सुंदरता मेरी जागती आँखों को मंद कर देती है,
अजीब सपनों में खोया हुआ प्रत्येक मंत्रमुग्ध चेहरा दमकता है,
गंभीर गूँज के साथ उनके निवास स्थान मे हलचल पैदा करती है।

Grammar AnalysisThe paragraph uses the Simple Present tense (rise, dims, burns, stirs) to depict a mythical scene that comes to life. It employs inverted word order (“out of the water rise Naiads”) to create a rhythmic, classical feel typical of older English poetry.
► Adjectives (Describing Words)
Waking: Describes the eyes as being open and conscious, though overwhelmed by the vision.
Strange: Describes the nature of the dreams as being mysterious or otherworldly.
Enchanted: Describes the magical state of the Naiads’ faces.
Solemn: Describes the dignified and serious atmosphere of their home.
Echoing: Describes the sound quality of the place where they live.
► Verbs (Action/State Words)
Rise: Simple Present showing the upward movement of the nymphs.
Dims: Simple Present showing how the beauty affects the observer’s vision.
Burns: Simple Present used metaphorically to show the intensity of their expressions.
Stirs: Simple Present describing the movement in the dwelling-place.
► Adverbs (How/When/Where)
When: Adverb of time showing that the music is the cause of the vision.
Out of: Prepositional phrase showing the direction of movement.

When music sounds, all that I was I am
EreEre (poetic conjunction)
Meanings:
Before (से पहले; काव्य में प्रयुक्त पुराना शब्द)
Examples:
1. We must leave ere the sun sets. (हमें सूरज ढलने से पहले निकलना चाहिए।)
2. He paused ere he spoke. (वह बोलने से पहले रुका।)
3. The birds returned ere night fell. (रात होने से पहले पक्षी लौट आए।) to this hauntHaunt (noun)
Meanings:
A place often visited or lived in (अक्सर जाने या रहने की जगह)
Examples:
1. The riverside was his favourite haunt. (नदी का किनारा उसके अक्सर जाने की प्रिय जगह थी।)
2. The old library became our quiet haunt. (पुराना पुस्तकालय हमारी नियमित शांत जगह बन गया।)
3. The poem calls the earth a haunt of dust. (कविता धरती को धूल का निवास बताती है।) of broodingBrooding (adjective)
Meanings:
Dark, heavy, or filled with deep and troubled thought (गंभीर, उदास, चिंतनमग्न)
Examples:
1. The hills had a brooding silence. (पहाड़ियों पर गंभीर उदासी भरी चुप्पी थी।)
2. A brooding sky hung over the village. (गाँव के ऊपर उदास और भारी आकाश छाया था।)
3. His brooding expression showed his worry. (उसके चिंतनमग्न चेहरे से उसकी चिंता झलक रही थी।) dust I came;
And from Time’s woods break into distant song
The swift-wingedSwift-winged (adjective)
Meanings:
Having fast-moving wings; figuratively, passing quickly (तेज पंखों वाला; लाक्षणिक रूप से तेज़ी से बीतने वाला)
Examples:
1. The swift-winged bird crossed the lake. (तेज पंखों वाला पक्षी झील पार कर गया।)
2. The poet calls the hours swift-winged. (कवि घंटों को तेज़ी से उड़ने वाला कहता है।)
3. Our holiday seemed to pass on swift-winged days. (हमारी छुट्टियाँ तेज़ी से उड़ते दिनों में बीतती लगीं।) hours, as I hastenHasten (verb)
Meanings:
Move or act quickly, hurry (जल्दी करना, तेज़ी से बढ़ना)
Examples:
1. We must hasten to the station. (हमें जल्दी स्टेशन पहुँचना चाहिए।)
2. She hastened to help her friend. (वह अपने मित्र की मदद के लिए जल्दी बढ़ी।)
3. The children hastened home before dark. (बच्चे अँधेरा होने से पहले जल्दी घर पहुँचे।) along.

Hindi Translationजब संगीत बजता है, तो मैं वही बन जाता हूँ जो मैं था
इस चिंतनशील धूल भरे ठिकाने में आने से पहले;
और समय के जंगलों से एक दूरस्थ गीत फूट पड़ता है
तेज़ पंखों वाले घंटे, जैसे-जैसे मैं आगे बढ़ता हूँ।

Grammar AnalysisThe paragraph uses the Simple Present tense (sounds, am, break, hasten) to describe a state of timelessness. It also uses the Simple Past (was, came) to contrast the speaker’s current spiritual state with their arrival in the physical world. The structure “all that I was I am” creates a powerful statement of eternal identity.
► Adjectives (Describing Words)
• Brooding: Describes the “dust” or world as being dark, heavy, or full of deep thought.
• Distant: Describes the song as coming from a far-off place or time.
• Swift-winged: Describes the “hours” to show how quickly time passes when influenced by music.
► Verbs (Action/State Words)
• Sounds: Simple Present indicating the trigger for the transformation.
• Am: Simple Present showing a state of being that transcends time.
• Came: Simple Past referring to the birth or arrival into the mortal world.
• Break: Simple Present showing how the hours burst into song.
• Hasten: Simple Present showing the speaker’s hurried movement through life.
► Adverbs (How/When/Where)
• Ere: Poetic adverb of time meaning before.
• Along: Describes the direction of the speaker’s movement.

Kaveri Chapter 6 Summary in English and Hindi:

“Twin Melodies” is a three-act play that revolves around Shruti Sharma, a young violinist who secretly practises Indo-Western fusion music with her friends — Iqbal (flute), Avinash (tabla), and Peter (keyboard) — at Iqbal’s house. Shruti is anxious because she has not told her father, Guru Nabin Sharma, about her involvement in a fusion concert.
Act I is set in Iqbal’s room after a rehearsal. The group reads a newspaper review praising Shruti’s talent. While her friends celebrate and encourage her to speak to her father, Shruti is deeply worried. She knows her father believes that Classical Hindustani music is the only worthy form of music and he would consider playing the violin to Western tunes as a desecration of the art. After much encouragement from her friends, Shruti finally decides to “bite the bullet” and speak to her father at dinner.
Act II takes place at Shruti’s home during dinner. Shruti gathers her courage and informs her father about the fusion concert. Nabin reacts sharply, dismissing fusion music as meaningless noise and calling it “phoo music.” He is firm in his disapproval and leaves the table. Shruti’s mother, Leela Devi, also scolds her for hiding the practices, but urges her to sleep and let things settle.
Act III opens back at Iqbal’s house. Shruti arrives, thinking it will be her last rehearsal, as she has almost decided to quit. However, in the middle of the performance, Shruti’s parents unexpectedly walk in. As they listen, they are moved by the music. Nabin begins tapping his feet and is visibly filled with pride. After the performance, he praises Shruti warmly, noting that she never lost sight of the raga even in the fusion piece. He then offers the children the school’s music room for their practice.
Leela Devi reveals to Shruti that Nabin himself had once gone against his own family’s wishes to take up the violin — which was considered a Western instrument — at a time when the violin had not yet been incorporated into classical Indian music. His father, a vocalist, saw it as a betrayal of tradition. But Nabin worked hard and proved himself. Now, having remembered his own past, Nabin tells Shruti that his fears were baseless: “After all, each bay, its own wind.” He expresses full trust in Shruti and promises to cheer for her group at the concert. The play ends on a heartwarming note as Shruti hugs both her parents.
Theme: The play beautifully explores how tradition and modernity can coexist, and how understanding between generations can bridge the gap between the old and the new.
Summary in Hindi“ट्विन मेलोडीज़” (दोहरी धुनें) मित्रा फुकन द्वारा लिखित एक तीन-अंकीय नाटक है जो श्रुति शर्मा नामक एक युवा वायलिन वादक की कहानी है।
श्रुति अपने दोस्तों — इकबाल (बाँसुरी), अविनाश (तबला) और पीटर (कीबोर्ड) — के साथ मिलकर इंडो-वेस्टर्न फ्यूज़न संगीत का अभ्यास करती है, लेकिन उसने यह बात अपने पिता गुरु नबीन शर्मा से छुपाई हुई है। उसके पिता एक कट्टर हिंदुस्तानी शास्त्रीय संगीतकार हैं जो मानते हैं कि वायलिन को पश्चिमी धुनों पर बजाना संगीत का अपमान है।
पहले अंक में दोस्त श्रुति को प्रोत्साहित करते हैं कि वह अपने पिता को सच बताए। दूसरे अंक में रात के खाने पर श्रुति हिम्मत जुटाकर पिता को फ्यूज़न कॉन्सर्ट के बारे में बताती है। नबीन इसे तुरंत नकार देते हैं और “फू म्यूज़िक” कहकर बात खत्म कर देते हैं। तीसरे अंक में श्रुति के माता-पिता अचानक रिहर्सल में आ जाते हैं। संगीत सुनकर नबीन का मन बदल जाता है और वे श्रुति की प्रशंसा करते हैं। लीला देवी उन्हें याद दिलाती हैं कि नबीन ने भी एक समय अपने परिवार की इच्छा के विरुद्ध वायलिन अपनाया था।
अंत में नबीन कहते हैं — “हर खाड़ी की अपनी हवा होती है” — और श्रुति पर भरोसा जताते हुए उसे पूरा समर्थन देते हैं। नाटक एक सुखद अंत के साथ समाप्त होता है जब श्रुति अपने माता-पिता को गले लगाती है।

The poem “A Friend Found in Music” is written by Bryanna T. Perkins. It is a short yet deeply expressive poem in which the poet describes music as her closest and most reliable companion.
In the first stanza, the poet compares music to the ocean that pulls her toward the shore, and to a rhythm that touches her very soul. In the second stanza, she says that music works like therapy whenever she feels sad or low — it lifts her spirits and gives her the strength to overcome difficult times. In the third and final stanza, the poet observes that whenever she has been happy, music was always present. And when she feels lonely or uncared for, music becomes the one true friend she can count on.
The poem uses beautiful metaphors — music as an ocean, a rhythm, therapy, and a friend. The rhyme scheme (ABCB) gives the poem a musical, flowing quality. The repetition of the word “music” at the start of each idea reinforces how central music is to the poet’s life. The overall mood of the poem is thoughtful and deeply personal, with a universal message — that music connects with every human heart.
Summary in Hindi“ए फ्रेंड फाउंड इन म्यूज़िक” (संगीत में मिला एक दोस्त) ब्रायना टी. पर्किंस की एक भावपूर्ण कविता है।
पहले पद में कवयित्री संगीत की तुलना उस समुद्र से करती है जो उसे किनारे की ओर खींचता है, और उस लय से जो उसे भीतर तक छू जाती है। दूसरे पद में वह कहती है कि जब वह दुखी या उदास होती है, तो संगीत उसकी थेरेपी बन जाता है — वह उसका मनोबल बढ़ाता है और मुश्किल समय से उबरने की शक्ति देता है। तीसरे पद में कवयित्री कहती है कि जब वह सबसे अधिक खुश होती है, तब भी संगीत उसके साथ होता है। और जब कोई परवाह नहीं करता, तब संगीत ही उसका सच्चा और ज़रूरी दोस्त होता है।
कविता में रूपकों (metaphors) का सुंदर प्रयोग है — संगीत को समुद्र, लय, थेरेपी और दोस्त के रूप में दर्शाया गया है। कविता का भाव सार्वभौमिक है — संगीत हर इंसान के दिल की आवाज़ है।