Board : Central Board Of Secondary Education
Exam :AISSE Carnatic Music
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Carnatic Music Vocal Sample Paper :
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER FOR CLASS X 2011-12
FOR SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – II TERM
OCTOBER 2011 TO MARCH 2012
Code 031
CLASS X
Time allotted : 2 hrs.
Max. Marks: 20
Answer all the questions.
1. Briefly explain the Scheme of 72 Melakartha. 5
2. Write down the names of Sapta Sulaadi Talas with their signs and symbols. 5
3. Give the raga lakshana of Kambhoji. 5
4. Describe the characteristic features of musical form ‘Kriti’ briefly. 5
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER FOR 2011-12
FOR SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – II TERM
OCTOBER 2011 TO MARCH 2012
CARNATIC MUSIC (MELODIC INSTRUMENTS) Code 032
CLASS X
Time allotted : 2 hrs. THEORY Max. Marks: 20
1. Write down the lakshana of musical form-Kriti. 4
2. Write in notation a simple Kriti in Rupaka tala of your choice. 4
3. Write down the lakshana of any one of the following raga 4
a) Abhogi b) Hindolam
4. Describe briefly the 72 melakarta scheme. 4
5. Tick(?) the correct answer. 4×1=4
a) Abhogi Raga is derived from which of the following raga :-
i) Kalyani ii)Sankarabharnam iii)Kharahaharapriya iv)Mohana
b) How many aksharakalas are there in Rupaka tala :
i) 6 ii) 9 iii)11 iv)10
c) How many swaras are there in the Arohana of Hindola raga ::
i) 5 ii) 8 iii)7 iv) 3
d) Which variety of Dhaivatam comes in the Hondola raga :
i) Sudda Daivatam ii)Chatusruti Daivatam iii)Shatshruti Daivatam
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER FOR 2011-12
FOR SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – II TERM
OCTOBER 2011 TO MARCH 2012
CARNATIC MUSIC (PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS) Code 033
CLASS X
Time allotted : 2 hrs.
THEORY
Max. Marks: 20
1. Write about the rudiments of notation of Carnatic Music. 5
2. Explain briefly different school of playing in Mridangam. 3
3. Write down the life sketch of any one of the famous Mridangam player.5
4. Explain briefly the knowledge of principles of performance. 3
5. Tick(?) the correct answer. 4×1=4
a) A famous Mridangam player from the following :-
i) M.S. Subhalakshmi ii) T.N. Krishnan iii)M.L. Vasantakumari iv)Palghat Mani
b) An Upavadya :
i) Ghatam ii) Mridangam iii)Veena iv)Violin
c) Mridangam is made out of :
i) Jackwood ii) Plywood iii)Teakwood iv) Pine wood
d) Select the Aksharakalas of misra jati Dhruva tala from the following
i) 23 ii)32 iii)14 iv)7
Answer all the questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Write the Notation System of Pt. Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande.
2. Give the brief description of Natya Shastra.
3. Describe briefly Raga Khamaj.
4. Write in Notation the Drut Khayal of Raga Desh.
5. Tick(?) the correct answer.
(a)Book written by Pt. V.D. Paluskar–
i) Kramik Pustak Malika ii) Sangeet Visharad iii) Rag Vigyan iv) Sangeet Bharti
(b) What is the Thata of Rag Des?
i) Bhairavii) Bhairaviiii)Khamaj iv) Kalyan
(c) The Jati of Rag Des is :
i) Audav-Sampooran ii) Audav-Shadav iii) Shadav-Audav iv) Smpooran-Audav
(d) Author of Sangeet Ratnakar is :
i) Matang ii)Sharangdeva iii)Lochan iv) Bharat
THEORY
SECOND TERM (October 2011 to March 2012)
CLASS X
Time : 2hrs.
Max. Marks: 20
Instruction : Answer all the questions.
1. (a)Write the Tala Notation System of Pt. .V.N. Bhatkhande 3+3=6
(b) Write the Tala Notation System of Pt. V.D. Paluskar.
2. Give the brief description of Natya Shastra. 3
3. Give the brief description of Sangeet Ratnakar. 3
4. Write Rupak Tala or Ektala in Thah Laya and Dugun Laya. 4
5. Tick(?) the correct answer. 1×4=4
(a) Number of Talis in Ektal is- i) 6 ii) 3 iii)4 iv)8
(b) Number of chapters in ‘Sangeet Ratnakar’are- i) 7 ii)14iii)16 iv)18
(c) Number of Vibhags in Ektal are- i) 2 ii) 6iii) 4iv) 12
(d) Number of Matras in Roopak Tala are- i) 12 ii)1iii)16 iv) 7
PAINTING – COMPOSITION :
Q1. Make a painting composition on any of the following subjects in any medium (water/tempera/pastel colours) of your choice, on a drawing paper about 38 cm x 28 cm in size either horizontally or vertically. Weightage will be given to a well composed drawing, effective use of media, proper emphasis on the subject- matter and utilization of full space.
Include only those forms which are relevant to the subject chosen. For the purpose recall, some of the shapes from life and nature, which you have observed or studied.