Caranatic Melodic Instrument Syllabus Code No. 032 for Class – XII 12th CBSE Board 2023-24
(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 theclassification of instruments in general and a brief history of the instrument opted for. | 3 |
Total Periods | 40 |
(B) CARNATIC MUSIC (MELODIC INSTRUMENTAL)(CODE NO. 032)
CLASS–XII
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 formsKirtanas, Kritis, Tillanas. | 10 |
5. | Kalpana svaras in Adi, Rupaka and Chapu talas in twodegrees of speed. | 20 |
6. | Tala prescribed in Adi (Single) Rupakam, Misrachapu andKhanda Chapu. | 5 |
7. | Presentation of a simple pallavi in Adi or Khanda Triputatala with Trikalam only. | 15 |
Total Periods | 100 |
CARNATIC MUSIC (MELODIC INSTRUMENTAL) PRACTICAL
GUIDELINESTO THE EXAMINERS FOR EVALUATION OF PRACTICALS
CLASS–XII (2023-24)
One Practical Paper                                                                              Marks: 70
Duration: 30 to 45 minutes per
Candidate General Instructions:
1. Before starting the test, the candidates may be asked to submit a list of what they have been taught from the syllabus.
2. External Examiners are expected to ask questions which have direct relevance withthe course and syllabus.
3. Award of marks should be in accordance with the marking scheme.
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 | |
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 beconsidered 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 inthe 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 Taniavartanamwas played.
7. Photographs of the live concert. (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:
1. Tuning of the instrument: The candidate should be asked to tune the
instrument tohis/her pitch. Questions related to its structure, tonality, etc., may be asked.
2. One Ata tala varnam of the candidate’s choice, in two degrees of speed, eitherentirely or in parts, may be asked.
3. A kriti of the candidate’s choice may be asked along with Alapana Niraval, andKalpanasvaram.
4. A kriti or two (fully or partly) of the examiners’ choice. The Alapana, Niraval, Kalpanasvarams, etc., may be asked in different ragas from the syllabus.