CBSE Class 12 Carnatic Music (Vocal) Syllabus 2024-25
(CODE NO. 031)
Theory
Marks: 30
Time: 2 Hours
A |
History and Theory of Indian Music |
No. of Periods |
1 (i) |
An Outline Knowledge of the following Lakshana Grandhas Sangita Saramrita, Sangita Sampradaya Pradarsini, Svaramelakalanidhi, Raga Vibodha, Brihaddesi. |
4 |
(ii) |
Short life sketch and contributions of the following: Annamacharya, Kshetrajna, Swati Tirunal, Gopalakrishna Bharati, Maha Vaidyanatha Iyer, Patanam Subramanya Aiyar. Ramnad Srinivasa Iyenger, Mysore Vasudevachar. |
5 |
(iii) |
A study of musical forms:- Kriti, Padam, Javali, Tiruppugazh,Ragamalika. |
5 |
(iv) |
Detailed study of Manodharma Sangita |
5 |
2 |
Definition and explanation of the following:- Janaka- Janyaragas, Bhashanga, Upanga, Varja, Vakra ragas, Arudi,Eduppu, Prabandham, Grama, Murchana, Jaati |
5 |
3 |
Lakshanas of the ragas prescribed in practical activity |
5 |
4 |
Candidates should be able to write in notation of the kirtanain the prescribed ragas. |
5 |
5. |
Brief description of concert instruments, their construction techniques of playing. |
3 |
6 |
Classification of Musical Instruments in general. |
3 |
Total periods |
40 |
Practical
Marks: 70
B. |
Practical Activities |
No. of Periods |
1 |
Ragas prescribed: Pantuvarali, Todi, Nata, Goula, Sri, Saveri, Kedaragaula, Purvikalyani, Mohanam, Keeravani, Ritigoula . |
30 |
2 |
One varnam in Atatala in two degrees of speed. |
6 |
3 |
Alapana of the ragas prescribed. |
18 |
4 |
Compositions in authentic tradition at least one each in the prescribe ragas covering musical forms, kritis, Padams, Javalis, Tillanas and Raga malikas. |
09 |
5 |
Niraval and kalpana svaras in Adi, Rupaka, and Chapu Talas in only first degree of speed. |
15 |
6 |
One Simple Pallavi (R.T.P) in adi or Khanda Triputa Tala with Trikalamonly. |
20 |
7 |
Knowledge of tuning tambura. |
2 |
Total Periods |
100 |
THE EXAMINERS FOR EVALUATION OF PRACTICALS
CLASS–XII (2024–25)
Practical Paper Marks: 70
Duration: 30 to 45 minutes
Per candidate General Instructions:
- Before starting the test, the candidate may be asked to submit a list of what they havebeen taught from the syllabus.
- Examiners are expected to ask questions which have direct relevance with the courseand syllabus.
- Award of mark should be in accordance with the marking scheme.
S.No | Value Point | Marks |
1. | For tuning the Tambura/drone 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 aspects | 05 |
4. | One kriti with Manodharma aspects as per the choice of the examiners | 10 |
5. | One post Pallavi item | 04 |
6. | Testing the knowledge on prescribed raga lakshanas | 04 |
7. | Testing the knowledge of prescribed Talas | 04 |
8. | Testing the knowledge of various type of Musical forms learnt | 04 |
9. | Examine the svarajnanam of the candidate. | 04 |
10. | Presentation of the Pallavi Learnt. | 05 |
Total | 50 |
Note: 20 marks for internal assessment & Project work. External examiners have to bearranged for 50 marks for the practical examination
Project Work guideline:
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 each item.
- Details about the item in which Tani avartanam was played.
- Photographs of the live concert.
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 Tambura/drone. The candidate should be asked to tune the Tambura tohis/her pitch. Questions related to its structure, tonality, etc., may be asked.
- Varnam: One Ata Tala Varnam of the candidate’s choice in two degrees of speed, eitherentirely or in part may be asked.
- A kriti of the candidate’s choice, may be asked along with Alapana, Niraval and Kalpanasvaram.
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