CBSE Class 12 Carnatic Music (Vocal) Syllabus 2024-25 (PDF Download)

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:

  1. Before starting the test, the candidate may be asked to submit a list of what they havebeen taught from the syllabus.
  2. Examiners are expected to ask questions which have direct relevance with the courseand syllabus.
  3. Award of mark should be in accordance with the marking scheme.
S.NoValue PointMarks
1.For tuning the Tambura/drone and questions related to it05
2.One Ata TalaVarnam in two degrees of speed05
3.One kriti as per the choice of the candidate with all Manodharma aspects05
4.One kriti with Manodharma aspects as per the choice of the examiners10
5.One post Pallavi item04
6.Testing the knowledge on prescribed raga lakshanas04
7.Testing the knowledge of prescribed Talas04
8.Testing the knowledge of various type of Musical forms learnt04
9.Examine the svarajnanam of the candidate.04
10.Presentation of the Pallavi Learnt.05
 Total50

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.

  1. Must attend and report live concerts (both vocal and Instrumental)
  2. Details of the organization (i.e., notices informing the concert has to be included in the project)
  3. Presentation of items in order
  4. Details of each item presented (Whether creative or Manodharma aspects included)
  5. Audience response and duration of each item.
  6. Details about the item in which Tani avartanam was played.
  7. 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:

  1. 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.
  2. Varnam: One Ata Tala Varnam of the candidate’s choice in two degrees of speed, eitherentirely or in part may be asked.
  3. A kriti of the candidate’s choice, may be asked along with Alapana, Niraval and Kalpanasvaram.

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