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Suggested identifications: Santoor, Sarangi, Sitar, Sarod; Mandolin, Violin, Guitar, Banjo.
The activity is picture-based, so minor variation may be accepted if the instrument identification is visually justified.
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I do not currently play a musical instrument. If given a choice, I would choose the violin because it can express both classical discipline and deep emotion. It also connects directly to Shruti’s journey in the play.
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Yes, there can be a difference. Children often enjoy new, mixed or fast-changing forms of music because they are exposed to digital platforms and global influences. Elders may prefer classical, devotional or older popular music because it is linked to memory, training and cultural habit. However, this difference is not absolute; good music can appeal across generations.
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- winding up
- wearing a look of distress
- lost in his thoughts
- bring it up
- bite the bullet
- come around
- found words
- throw a party
Literal or figurative: “bite the bullet”, “bring it up”, “come around”, “lost in his thoughts” and “found words” are figurative in usage. “winding up” and “throw a party” are idiomatic/phrase-like expressions; their meaning is not understood by taking each word separately.
