Subjective Comprehension-VIII

Please study carefully the comprehension given below. The passages is followed by a set of questions choose the best answer to each question.

Music is an art of making pleasing combination of sounds in rhythm and harmony. This art has been practised by mankind from time immemorial and has ever remained an integral part of almost all ceremonies. Without music, any ceremony will lose much of its pomp and splendour. Music also arouses the emotional feelings of those present and heightens their participation and enjoyment.
It has been said that music is for all occasions and when we examine this statement closely we know how true it is. When a child is born, the family celebrates the occasion with music and when a person passes away he is laid to rest with melancholy music. At the battle front, whether in attack or defence, the tempo is indicated by the drums and bugles. This is to temporarily distract the minds of soldiers from the imminent danger they are facing. You welcome or send off dignitaries with military band and in weddings the bride walks down the aisle to the accompaniment of the wedding march. Even in the House of Worship, either before or after mass, the congregation is made to sing hymns and also one hears the sweet voices of youth in a church choir. When a person is in a happy mood, he whistles or hums away his favourite tunes and when he is in a melancholy mood, he listens to selective records played on a gramophone.

Ques 1. Why is music pleasing to the listeners?
Ques 2. How does music play a significant role in the life of man?
Ques 3. How does the author prove that music is indispensable on. every occasion?
Ques 4. Why is music played during war? What purpose does it serve for soldiers?
Ques 5. How is music for all moods?

Solution :
Ans 1. Music is pleasing because it is a combination of sounds in rhythm and harmony. Music arouses emotional feelings in us. It adds to our enjoyment and sense of our participation in any event.
Ans 2. Music has always been an inseparable part of every ceremony. If there is no music at a ceremony it will appear dull & drab.
Ans 3. No ceremony is complete without music. Music is used on all occasions ' whether it is solemn or happy occasion. Even at the time of death or war music is an integral part of the event,
Ans 4. Even at the battle front music is played to encourage soldiers. It helps in diverting the minds of the soldiers from the danger for some time.
Ans 5. When a person is happy, he hums his favourite tune. When he is in a sad mood he listens to selected music of his own choice to get rid of blues.