Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Prevalence of electronic instruments is increasing in the 21st Century.
Statement II: Use of electronic instruments hurts the 'Sound quality' of music.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is A

Correct Option: a)
The 21st century has seen rapid technological advancement impacting all arts. In music, electronic instruments and digital sound processing have become ubiquitous, raising debates about authenticity and acoustic quality.
Information Booster:
· Statement I is correct. The prevalence of electronic instruments (synthesisers, electronic tanpuras, digital tablas) and sound reinforcement systems has undeniably increased in the 21st century, both in practice and recording.
· Statement II is also correct from a purist's perspective. Many traditionalists and acousticians argue that the use of electronic amplification and instruments often hurts the natural 'Sound quality' of music.
· It can introduce distortion, reduce dynamic range, and lack the organic warmth and nuance of acoustic sound.
Additional Knowledge:
· The second statement is presented as a viewpoint that is widely held, not an absolute truth.
· The question accepts this viewpoint as a correct statement of a prevalent opinion.