CBSE Class 12 Carnatic Music (Melodic Instrumental) Syllabus 2024-25
(B) CARNATIC MUSIC (MELODIC INSTRUMENTAL)
(CODE NO. 032) CLASS–XII
Total Marks: 100
Theory Marks: 30
Time: 2 Hours
A. |
History and Theory of Indian Music |
Periods 40 |
I (i) |
An outline knowledge of the following Lakshana Granthas: Sangita Saramrita Sangita Sampradaya Pradarsini, Svaramelakalanidhi and Ragavibhodha, Brihaddesi |
5 |
(ii) |
Short life sketch and contributions of the following: Annamacharya, Swati Tirunal, Kshetrajna, Maha VaidyanathaIyer, Patnam Subramanya lyer, Ramnad Srinivasa Iyengar Mysore Doraiswamy Iyengar, Dwaram Venkataswamy, Naidu Karaikkudi Brothers, Mysore Vasudevachar. |
8 |
(iii) |
Brief study of the musical form, Kriti, Tiruppugazh, Javali |
5 |
(iv) |
Detailed study of the Manodharma Sangita |
4 |
II |
Definition and explanation of the following: Janaka, Janya system of Ragas, Bhashanga, Upanga, Varja, VakraRagas, Arudi, Eduppu, Jati, Grama and Murchchana, Jaati. |
4 |
III |
Only Brief description of the ragas prescribed |
4 |
IV |
Candidates should be able to write in notation the kirtana in the ragas prescribed. |
4 |
V |
The candidate should be able to describe the construction of the instrument opted for along with the basic techniques of playing. |
3 |
VI |
The candidate should have an outline knowledge of the classification of instruments in general and a brief history of the instrument opted for. |
3 |
|
Total Periods |
40 |
Practical Marks:70
S.No |
Practical Activities |
Periods |
1. |
Ragas Prescribed: Purvikalyani, Todi, Sri, Simhendramadhyamam, Bhairavi, Shanmukhapriya and Keeravani, Nata, Ritigaula, Saveri. |
30 |
2. |
One varnam in Ata tala in two degrees of speed. |
5 |
3. |
Brief outline alapana of the ragas prescribed. |
15 |
4. |
Atleast one authentic compositions traditionally rendered in each of the prescribed ragas, covering the musical forms Kirtanas, Kritis, Tillanas. |
10 |
5. |
Kalpana svaras in Adi, Rupaka and Chapu talas in two degrees of speed. |
20 |
6. |
Tala prescribed in Adi (Single) Rupakam, Misrachapu and Khanda Chapu. |
5 |
7. |
Presentation of a simple pallavi in Adi or Khanda Triputa tala with Trikalam only. |
15 |
Total Periods |
100 |
CARNATIC MUSIC (MELODIC INSTRUMENTAL) PRACTICAL GUIDELINES TO THE EXAMINERS FOR EVALUATION OF PRACTICALS
CLASS–XII (2024-25)
One Practical Paper
Marks:70
Duration: 30 to 45 minutes per Candidate General Instructions:
- Before starting the test, the candidates may be asked to submit a list of what they have been taught from the syllabus.
- External Examiners are expected to ask questions which have direct relevance with the course and syllabus.
- Award of marks should be in accordance with the
S.No. |
Value Point |
Marks |
1. |
Tuning of the candidate’s instrument and questions related to it |
05 |
2. |
One Ata TalaVarnam in two degrees of speed |
05 |
3. |
One kriti as per the choice of the candidate with all Manodharma asked |
05 |
4. |
One kriti or two with Manodharma asked as per the choice of examiners |
10 |
5. |
Questions about unique features of respective instruments. |
04 |
6. |
Testing the knowledge on Raga Lakshanas |
04 |
7. |
Testing the knowledge of Talas |
04 |
8. |
Testing the knowledge of Musical forms |
04 |
9. |
Details regarding different techniques of playing |
03 |
10. |
Presentation of simple Pallavi |
06 |
11. |
Project work |
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TOTAL |
50 |
Internal assessment & Project Work
20 Marks
Total 70 Marks
Note: External examiners have to be arranged for the 50 marks of the Practical Examination.
Project Work Guidelines:
Minimum four reports and maximum ten reports have to be submitted. Best four will be considered for evaluation.
- Must attend and report live concerts (Both Vocal and Instrumental)
- Details of the organization (i.e., notices informing the concert has to be included in the project)
- Presentation of Items in order
- Details of each item presented (Whether creative or Manodharma aspects included)
- Audience response and duration of
- Details about the item in which Taniavartanamwas
- Photographs of the live (If possible)
Note: In absence of live classical concerts, students can make report on Devotional Bhajans, T.V. live shows, etc.
List of topics for the reference:
- Tuning of the instrument: The candidate should be asked to tune the instrument to his/her Questions related to its structure, tonality, etc., may be asked.
- One Ata tala varnam of the candidate’s choice, in two degrees of speed, either entirely or in parts, may beasked.
- A kriti of the candidate’s choice may be asked along with Alapana Niraval, and
- A kriti or two (fully or partly) of the examiners’ choice. The Alapana, Niraval, Kalpana svarams, etc., may be asked in different ragas from the syllabus.
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