Carnatic Vocal Music Syllabus Code No. 031 for Class – XII 12th CBSE Board 2023-24
CARNATIC MUSIC(VOCAL): (CODE NO. 031)
CLASS–XII (2023-24):
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:- JanakaJanyaragas, 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 constructiontechniques of playing. | 3 |
| 6 | Classification of Musical Instruments in general. | 3 |
| Total periods | 40 |
CLASS–XII
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 atleast one each in the prescribe ragascovering musical forms, kritis, Padams, Javalis, Tillanas and Raga malikas. | 09 |
| 5 | Niraval and kalpana svaras in Adi, Rupaka, and ChapuTalas in only firstdegree 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 |
CARNATIC MUSIC (VOCAL) PRACTICAL (CODE NO. 031) GUIDELINES TO
THEEXAMINERS FOR EVALUATION OF PRACTICALS
CLASS–XII (2023–24)
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.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 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 in theproject)
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.