The central theme of Bhabani Bhattacharya’s ‘Music for Mohini’ is not only a clash of tradition and modernity but also that of the urban and rural cultures, the superstitious beliefs of the rural folk as against the values of modernism in the city dwellers. The novel closes on an optimistic note with Mohini in the family way. The changing image of Mohini is seen as she adapts herself to the new environment. She gains inspiration to talk to the women folk of the village, to understand their problems, and help them to overcome them. All these commitments give her a certain degree of contentment. Both Jayadev and Mohini are symbols of modernism. Jayadev’s character is elevated to a higher level as he scarifies his personel life in favour of society and becomes neglectful to his wife. Jayadev represents honesty, the good aspect of the Indian tradition. Both Jayadev and Mohini exhibit a synthesis of the old and new. This is harmony in the music of Mohini’s life Keywords: Music for Mohini, tradition and modernity, urban and rural cultures, superstitious beliefs, optimistic note etc.