CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

CLASS 9

A TRULY BEAUTIFUL MIND

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Albert was also skilled in playing ____
A
Guitar
B
Violin
C
Table
D
Flute
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Albert Einstein reportedly played the violin beautifully and was a particular fan of Mozart sonatas.

Detailed explanation-2: -Albert began to learn the violin at the age of six, while his family was still living in Munich. However, he toiled under un-imaginative tuition until discovering the joys of Mozart’s sonatas at the age of 13. From that point on, although he had no further lessons, his violin remained his constant companion.

Detailed explanation-3: -Einstein was an accomplished violinist.

Detailed explanation-4: -Einstein’s mother, Pauline Koch, was herself a pianist of some accomplishment. She introduced young Albert at age 6 to the violin. He didn’t take to it at first, but at the age of 13 he became acquainted with Mozart’s violin sonatas. He more or less self-taught and achieved accolades from those who heard him.

Detailed explanation-5: -A violinist is someone who plays the violin.

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