Class 9 · ArtsNCERT 2026 Revised Syllabus
Chapter 4: Creativity in Light and Sound (0907AR04)
Madhurima
Covers the purpose of stage lighting, types of lights and microphones, and how light and sound create mood and meaning on stage.
Chapter code: 0907ar04 · Book: Madhurima · Class 9 Arts
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Discussion Circle(3 questions)
1
Imagine yourself as a character on stage. If your character had a theme sound, what would it be? A drum, a flute, or a soft wind, and why?
Ans.
A soft flute suits a gentle, thoughtful character, as its mellow tone reflects calmness and introspection. A drum would instead suit a bold, courageous character, evoking energy and vira rasa.
2
Which colour of lighting creates the strongest emotional impact on you? Why? What does it make you feel?
Ans.
Blue light creates the strongest impact, as it evokes calmness and mystery, drawing out shanta rasa. Red light, by contrast, creates urgency and intensity, evoking raudra rasa.
3
Have you ever heard a sound that instantly made you imagine an entire setting or mood? What was it?
Ans.
The sound of temple bells instantly evokes a devotional, peaceful setting, while a rumble of thunder instantly suggests an approaching storm and rising tension.
Exercises(3 questions)
1
What is the purpose of using lights for a play? How many types of lights are commonly used for stage lighting?
Ans.
• Purpose of stage lighting: Visibility of performers and objects.
• Gives information about the scene (day/night, indoor/outdoor).
• Creates mood (joy, dullness, mystery, aggression, etc.).
• Achieves visual composition and stage balance.
• Draws attention to a specific area, object, or person.
• Conveys symbolism and special effects.The textbook describes four named stage-lighting fixtures: Floodlight, PAR (PARcan), Fresnel (with the related PC version), and Profile (spotlight).
2
Suppose you have to design lighting for a battle scene and you are considering using red light. But the soldiers on stage are also wearing red-coloured costumes. Would you still go ahead with the red light? What would the effect be?
Ans.
No. Red light on red costumes would merge the soldiers into the background, reducing visibility and contrast. I would use amber or another contrasting colour as the base light and reserve red only as an accent, so the aggressive mood is kept without losing clarity of the actors.
3
Match the type of mic with its purpose.i. Lapel mic — a. Catches minute sounds ii. Foot mic — b. Play performance iii. Dynamic mic — c. Seminar/talk by the chief guest
Ans.
The correct matches, based on how each mic is actually used, are given below.• Lapel mic — c. Seminar/talk by the chief guest (cordless, allows free movement while speaking)
• Foot mic — b. Play performance (placed on the stage floor for full-stage coverage)
• Dynamic mic — a. Catches minute sounds (cuts external noise to pick up subtle sound clearly)Note: Activity 4.1 (making a spotlight/gobo) and Activity 4.2 ('Design the moment') are hands-on practical exercises performed in groups; they do not have a single written answer and are meant to be carried out physically in class, as instructed in the textbook.
Activities — How to Do(2 questions)
1
Activity 4.1 (spotlight and gobo): in groups of 5–6, build a spotlight tube and a stencil gobo, project patterned light on a wall, then create a 1-minute scene around the image (e.g., a tree a child saves from a woodcutter). How should you do it?
Ans.
Wrap black chart paper round the torch as a leak-proof tube and tape it. Cut a stencil pattern (branches, bars, stars) in black paper with teacher help; tape it before the tube and adjust distance till shadows sharpen on the wall. Then devise the 1-minute scene with the projected image as its heart.
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Activity 4.2 (Design the moment): for a 10–15 second situation (lost child, hidden treasure, magic door), choose colour, direction and sound, stage it with classroom objects/puppets, and justify choices. How should the group work?
Ans.
Discuss: which colour fits the mood, which direction (top/side/front), which sound? Aim the tinted torch at desk objects (bottle = tree, pens = walkers) or stick puppets while another member plays sound. Present the moment explaining every choice.