CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER
Carnatic Music  -  Vocal (Code No :031)    
                     IInd   Term (October 2011- March 2012) academic year 2011-12
IX Std.    
Duration      : 2 hrs. 
Max Marks  : 15
Instructions : Answer all the questions.
1). (a) Alita Graha means.								1
	(a) Starts with the tala
	(b) After the tala
	(c) before the tala
	(d) None of the above
     (b) Madhya is associated with 							1
	(a) Graha
        (b) Laya
 	(c) Vadi
	(d) Angata
 2)	Give a brief raga lakshana of Kalyani	.					5

3) Describe in brief the contribution of Tyagaraja					4

4) Write in notation the purvanga part of an Adi tala Varnam 			4 

CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER       
Carnatic Music  -  Melodic Instrument (Code No :032)    
                     IInd   Term (October 2011- March 2012) academic year 2011-12
IX Std.    
Duration      : 2 hrs. 
Max Marks  : 15

1) (a) The term ‘Vikrita’is associated with 						1
	(a). Tala
	(b). Laya
	(c). Svara
	(d). Vivadi
    (b). Audava is associated with 							1
	(a) Samvadi
	(b) Anagata
	(c) Raga
	(d) Vilamba
2). Give a brief sketch and contribution of Purandara Dasa.				4

3). Describe the lakshanas of Kalyani raga.						5

4). Write the uttranga part of an Adi Tala Varnam.					4

CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION 
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER
Carnatic Music  -  Percussion Instruments (Code No :033)    
        IInd   Term (October 2011- March 2012) academic year 2011-12

IX Std. 
   Duration      : 2 hrs. 
Max Marks  : 15
Instructions : Answer all the questions.
1). (a) Laya is associated with 						1
	(a) Raga
(b) Poorvanga 
(c) Tempo
(d) Tala
 
(b) Akshara Kalas of Ata Talam is 					1
   (a). 22
   (b). 11
   (c). 14
   (d). 8
  	
	2) Give an account of the  contribution of Tyagaraja to Karnatic Music.	4
	
	3). Give in notation a korvai in Misra Chapu tala or Ropak Tala		5

	4). Explain the musical form Varnam.					4

SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER FOR CLASS X 2011-12
FOR SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – II TERM
OCTOBER 2011 TO MARCH 2012

CARNATIC MUSIC (VOCAL) 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.						    4x1=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
iv)None of the above

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.						    4x1=4
a) A famous Mridangam player from the following:-
i) M.S. Subhalakshmi
ii) T.N. Krishnan
iii)M.L. Vasantakumari
iv)Palghat Mani Iyer

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