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Answer: (ii) pick a simpler instrument The final decision taken is to pick a simpler instrument, allowing the student to build essential melodic confidence and foundational rhythm skills before attempting more complex classical instruments.

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Answer: (i) sitar The sitar is the instrument causing the difficulty, as mastering its frets, string tension and intricate plucking techniques demands advanced finger coordination that often challenges beginner music students.

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Answer: melancholy ‘Melancholy’ is the correct term because it denotes a gentle, pensive and reflective sadness often evoked by artistic music. In contrast, ‘despair’ indicates a total absence of hope, which rarely defines musical ambience.