CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER – BOARD EXAM. 2012     
Carnatic Music  -  Vocal (Code No :031)
CLASS XII

Time allowed : 3 hrs.																				Max. Marks: 30
Answer five questions in all																			   (5 x 6 = 30)
Question No. I & II are compulsory
All questions carry equal marks.

1. Give in notation the Pallavi and Anupallavi of a  kriti learnt in the raga Todi or Kedara gowala.
2. Give  brief lakshana of any two ragas from the following :
	(a) Nata 		(c) Todi
	(b) Poorvikalyani 	(d) Sri
3. Enumerate the decorative angas found in the musical form “Kritri” and explain any three in detail with examples. 
4. Give a short life sketch and contribution of either kshetrajna or Gopala Krishna Bharati.
5. Evaluate any one lakshana grantha Sangita Sampradaya Pradarshini or Swara mela Kala Nidhi.
6. Compare and contrast Padam and Javali
7. Explain any one of the concert instrument in detail.
8. Write short notes on any three of the following.
(a) jaati
(b) Bhashanga raga.
(c) Varja
(d) Eduppu
(e) Tillana.

CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER – BOARD EXAM. 2012     
Carnatic Music  -  Melodic Instrument (Code No :032)
CLASS XII
Time allowed : 3 hrs.										Max. Marks: 30

Answer five questions in all									(5 x 6 = 30)
Question No. I & II are compulsory
All questions carry equal marks.

1. Write in notation the pallavi and anupallavi of a kriti you have learnt from the syllabus.
2. Give the lakshnas  of any two ragas in detail form the following :
	(a) Simhendramadhyamam
	(b) Gowla
	(c) Sri
	(d) Bhairavi

3. Explain any four decorative across found in the musical form Kriti.
4. Give a brief sketch and contribution of either Swati Tirunal or Maha Vaidyanatha Iyer.
5. Briefly explain any two of the following  musical forms Padam , Javali , Tillana
6. Estimate the details found in Svayamela Kalanidhi or Sangita Saramrita.
7. Classify in general musical instruments and explain the structure and playing techniques of any one instrument.
8. Write short notes on any three of the following : 
	(a) Arudi
	(b) Jaati
	(c) Janaka Ragas
	(d) Grama
	(e) Visesha Prayogas

CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER – BOARD EXAM. 2012     
Carnatic Music  -  Percussion Instrument (Code No :033)
CLASS XII

Time allowed : 3 hrs.																				Max. Marks: 30

Answer five questions in all																			   ( 5 x 6 = 30)
Question No. I & II are compulsory
All questions carry equal marks.

1. Explain what is Korvai.  Illustrate your answer with a Korvai said to Adi Tala other than Chaturasragati.
2. Discuss the construction and playing techniques of either Ghatam or Mridangam.
3. Briefly explain the details about laya and percussion instruments discussed in Sangita Ratnakara or Chaturdandi Prakasikh
4. Describe a short-life sketch and contribution of Tanjore Vaidyanatha Iyer.
5. Write a essay on Tala Vadya ensemble.
6. Explain the musical form pallavi mentioning all the technical aspects associated with it.
7. Give a detailed account of the construction structure and playing techniques of any one of the upa pakka vadyam.
8. Write short notes on any three of the following.
(a) Trikalam					(b) Kalapramanam
(c) Tiruppugazh talas				(d) Gati bheda
(e) Gumki