NCERT Class 6 Arts Kriti-I (Hindi): Chapter 7 — वाद्यकेंत्र
This chapter, 'Every Musician is a Storyteller,' from NCERT Class 6 Arts Kriti-I, explores the profound connection between music and storytelling. It highlights how musicians use melody and rhythm to convey emotions and narratives. The chapter introduces various musical instruments like the violin, mridangam, piano, drums, and shehnai, explaining their role in enriching musical compositions. It emphasizes that instruments enhance the sound and rhythm, making music multi-layered and complete. Through activities, students are encouraged to listen to music, observe how instruments deepen the narrative, and understand the classification of instruments based on sound production and playing techniques. The chapter also features notable musicians like Pandit Ravi Shankar and Ustad Bismillah Khan, underscoring their contributions to Indian classical music and cultural harmony. This chapter aims to help students appreciate the expressive power of music and the diverse world of musical instruments.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 6 |
| Subject | Arts |
| Book | Kriti-I (Hindi) |
| Chapter | Chapter 7 — वाद्यकेंत्र |
| Language | Hindi |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 3 minutes |
| Word count | 471 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand that musicians are storytellers who use music to convey emotions.
- Identify different musical instruments and their sounds.
- Recognize the role of instruments in enhancing musical compositions.
- Appreciate the contribution of musicians like Pandit Ravi Shankar and Ustad Bismillah Khan.
- Explore the classification of musical instruments.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| कथाकार | Storyteller |
| मधुरता | Sweetness (of sound) |
| लय | Rhythm |
| वाद्ययंत्र | Musical instrument |
| सुषिर वाद्य | Wind instrument |
| शास्त्रीय संगीत | Classical music |
| तंत्री वाद्य | String instrument |
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Practice questions
- संगीतकार अपनी कहानियाँ कैसे सुनाते हैं? Answer: संगीतकार स्वर की मधुरता और लय के माध्यम से हृदय की कहानियाँ सुनाते हैं।
- शहनाई किस प्रकार का वाद्ययंत्र है? Answer: शहनाई एक सुषिर वाद्य है, जिसका ढाँचा लकड़ी का होता है और इसे मुँह से फूँक कर बजाया जाता है।
- उस्ताद बिस्मिल्लाह खाँ किस वाद्ययंत्र के लिए प्रसिद्ध थे? Answer: उस्ताद बिस्मिल्लाह खाँ शहनाई वाद्ययंत्र के लिए प्रसिद्ध थे।
- वाद्ययंत्रों को मुख्य रूप से किन दो आधारों पर विभाजित किया गया है? Answer: वाद्ययंत्रों को स्वर की मधुरता उत्पन्न करने वाले वाद्य और लय प्रदर्शित करने वाले वाद्य के आधार पर विभाजित किया गया है।
Frequently asked questions
What is the main theme of Chapter 7 of Kriti-I?
The chapter 'Every Musician is a Storyteller' explores how musicians use melody and rhythm to tell stories and convey emotions.
Which famous musicians are mentioned in the chapter?
The chapter mentions Pandit Ravi Shankar, a sitar player, and Ustad Bismillah Khan, a shehnai player.
What is a 'Sushir Vadya'?
A 'Sushir Vadya' is a wind instrument, like the shehnai, which is played by blowing air into it.
How do musical instruments contribute to a composition?
Musical instruments make the sound and rhythm multi-layered and complete, enriching the musical composition.
What are the two main elements of music discussed?
The two main elements discussed are the sweetness of sound (स्वर की मधुरता) and rhythm (लय).
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NCERT Class 6 Arts — Kriti-I (Hindi) — Chapter 7 — वाद्यकेंत्र. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.