CBSE Class 9 Carnatic Music Percussion Syllabus 2022-23
Theory Syllabus
Max. Marks: 30
Time: 2 hours
Sr. No. |
Topic |
Periods |
1. |
Definition of the following terms : Tala, Laya, Avartana, Kala, Kaala, Graha (Atita – Anagata – Sama), Sangeetam, Svara, Raga, Alankara, Arohana, Avarohana, |
08 |
2. |
Brief history of Carnatic music with reference to Purandara Dasa, Tyagaraja, Muthuswamy, Dikshitar and Syama Sastry. |
08 |
3. |
Basic knowledge of opted instrument. Minute Nuances of playing Techniques is deleted |
08 |
4. |
Description and writing notation of sollukattus in Adi,Rupakam talas and its varieties. |
08 |
5. |
Brief lakshanas of musical forms – Geetam Svarajati, Varnam. |
04 |
6. |
Basic knowledge of Mohra, Korvai, Kuraippu & Pharan. |
04 |
|
Total Periods |
40 |
Format for Theory Examination
Max. Marks: 30
Time: 2 hours
Sr. No. |
Topics |
Marks |
I |
Six MCQ based on all the above mentioned topic |
(1×6) 6 Marks |
II (i) |
Construction and playing techniques of opted percussion instrument (Compulsory) |
6 Marks |
(ii) |
Writing in notation, the Sollukattus for Adi/Roopakam/Chapu Talas (Compulsory) |
6 Marks |
III (i) |
Life and contribution of any one of the composers mentioned in topic II. |
3 Marks |
(ii) |
Briefly explain the lakshanas of any two of the Musical form from topic V |
3 Marks |
IV (i) |
Writing short – notes on three technical terms from the syllabus |
3 Marks |
(ii) |
Basic principle from the topic VI |
3 Marks |
CARNATIC MUSIC – Percussion Practical Syllabus
Max. Marks: 70
Sr. No. |
Topics |
No. of Periods |
1. |
Ability to recite Sollukattus for the prescribed one tala and in one speed. |
20 |
2. |
Ability to play Sollukattus (simple) in Adi, Rupaka. |
20 |
3. |
Knowledge of the Sapta Tala Alankaras in three degrees of speed. |
20 |
4. |
Basic knowledge of the construction and playing techniques adopted in the instrument opted. |
15 |
5. |
Basic technical knowledge adopted for Mridangam play and short bouts of accompanying in the format of Tattakaramas for Janta Svaras, Patterns, alankarams, geetam. |
25 |
|
Total Periods |
100 |
CARNATIC MUSIC – Percussion Format for Practical Examination
Max. Marks: 70
Sr. No. |
Topics |
Marks |
1. |
Reciting of Sollukattus for the prescribed one tala in one speed. |
10 |
2. |
Ability to play simple Sollukattus for Adi, Roopaka |
10 |
3. |
Questions based on the Sapta tala alankaras. |
10 |
4. |
Questions based on the construction and playing techniques adopted in instrument opted |
6 |
5. |
Ability to explain the special technical knowledge, employed in Mridangam and following it up with Tattakaram accompariment for Janta Swaras, Alankaras, Geetam |
14 |
|
Total Marks |
50 Marks |
Internal Assessment: 20 Marks
Total: 70 Marks
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