ICSE Class 10 Sample Paper 2024 Hindustani Music

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ICSE 2024 EXAMINATION

SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER

HINDUSTANI MUSIC

Maximum Marks: 100

Time allowed: Two hours

Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately.

You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes.

This time is to be spent in reading the question paper.

The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers.

Attempt five questions in all.

Section A is compulsory. Answer any four questions either from Section B (Vocal music and
Instrumental Music) or from Section C (Tabla).

The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets[ ].

SECTION A
(Answer all questions from this Section.)

Question 1
Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. [20]
(Do not copy the question, write the correct answers only.)

(i) Khali of Roopak Tal falls on:
(a) 4th matra
(b) 1st matra
(c) 3rd matra
(d) 7th matra

(ii) There are __________ Vibhags in Roopak Tal.
(a) Two

(b) Six
(c) Seven
(d) Three

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(iii) Roopak Tal consists of __________ matras.

(a) Ten

(b) Seven

(c) Eight

(d) Six

(iv) Sam is denoted by the sign:

(a) X

(b) 0

(c) @

(d) none

(v) Which taal is played in Dhamar gaayan?

(a) Jhaptaal

(b) Teentaal

(c) Ruapak taal

(d) Dhamar taal

(vi) Tigun Laya is __________ of the original laya.

(a) two times

(b) four times

(c) three times

(d) five times

(vii) Dugun Laya is __________ of the original laya.

(a) six times

(b) two times

(c) four times

(d) three times

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(viii) Deepchandi is a Taal of ___________ matras:

(a) 10

(b) 12

(c) 13

(d) 14

(ix) Pakhawaj is accompanied with which style of singing?

(a) Bhajan

(b) Dhrupad

(c) Khayal

(d) Thumri

(x) Teen Taal is played on which of the following instruments?

(a) Tabla

(b) Sarangi

(c) Flute

(d) None of the above

(xi) Tabla is mainly used for ___________.

(a) accompaniment (sangat) purpose

(b) beating purposes only

(c) beat boxing purposes only

(d) none of the above

(xii) Ustad Zakir Hussain is a prominent ___________.

(a) Sitar Player

(b) Flute Player

(c) Sarod Player

(d) Tabla Player

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(xiii) Jhaptaal has__________ vibhags:

(a) 4

(b) 6

(c) 2

(d) None of the above

(xiv) In Tabla, what is being played?

(a) A Raag

(b) A Dhun

(c) A Taal

(d) A Song

(xv) The sign of Khali in any taal is denoted by:

(a) 0

(b) X

(c) #

(d) *

(xvi) Match list 1 with List ll

A. Teentaal 1. 6

B. Roopak taal 2. 10

C. Jhaptaal 3. 7

D. Dadra taal 4. 16

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) A 2, B 3, C 1, D 4

(b) A 4, B 3, C 2, D 1

(c) A 3, B 2, C 1, D 4

(d) A 1, B 3, C 4, D 2

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(xvii) Meeta is an Indian classical vocalist and is going to perform a Bada khyal in
Raga Malkauns, composed in a tala of 12 beats. Varun has to accompany her
with Tabla.

Give the right answer:

(a) Varun will play Teental

(b) Varun will play Chartaal

(c) Varun will play Rupak tala

(d) Varun will play Ektala

(xviii) Name the tala.

Dhi Na Dhi Dhi Na Ti Na Dhi Dhi Na

(a) Dadra

(b) Tilwada

(c) Jhaptaal

(d) Rupak

(xix) Name the artist who is associated with tabla as well as the recipient of Grammy
award.

(a) Birju Maharaj

(b) Ravi Shankar

(c) Hari Prasad Chaurasia

(d) Zakir Hussain

(xx) “Teental has 4 vibhags” true or false?

(a) True

(b) False

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SECTION B
(For candidates offering Vocal / Instrumental Music excluding Tabla)
(Attempt any four questions from this Section.)

Question 2

Compare and contrast any one of the following: [20]

(i) Dhrupad and Dhamar

(ii) Maseetkhani and Razakhani

Question 3
Write the complete notation of any one of the following: [20]
(i) A Drut Khayal or Razakhani Gat in a Raag having Komal note Ni.

(ii) Theka of any one of the following Taals in Dugun, Tigun and Chaugun:

(a) A taal having 7 matras played with Khayal and light music.

(b) A taal having 14 matras played on Pakhawaj.

Question 4

Write short notes on any four of the following terms: [20]

(i) Meend

(ii) Kan

(iii) Tappa

(iv) Baj

(v) Khatka

(vi) Gamak

(vii) Sound (Dhwani)

(viii) Jhala

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Question 5
Identify the note combination and the name them: [20]
(i) Re Pa Ma Pa, Ga Re
|
(ii) .
Ni Re Ga Re Sa, Pa Ma Ga Re Sa

(iii) Ga Ma Ga Sa

(iv) Dha Dha Pa, Ga Ma Re Re Sa

(v) . Sa
Pa Ga Re Ga Sa Re Dha

Question 6
Draw a well-labeled diagram of your musical instrument and describe the utility of each [20]
part.

Question 7
Give a brief account of the life and contribution of Amir Khusro. [20]

Question 8

(i) Fill in the blanks: [10]
(a) Raag Yaman is _________ Jaati Raag.
(b) Both Nishaad are used in Raag __________.
(c) Vadi of Raag Khamaj is __________.
(d) Naad has __________ qualities.
(e) How many Thaats are used in North Indian Music? ___________
(f) Ga Ni are Komal Swaras in Raag __________.
(g) The Varjit Swara of Raag Khamaj is __________.
(h) __________ swar is the most prominent swar in every Raag.
(i) When 3 beats are played in one beat, it is called __________.
(j) The Thaat of Raag Bhoopali is __________.

(ii) Give any five characteristics of the raga of your syllabus which is sung in the [10]
morning and is called a “Sandhi-prakash” raga.

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SECTION C
(For candidates offering Tabla)
(Attempt any four questions from this Section.)

Question 9
Explain any two of the following with examples: [20]
(i) Bedam Tihai

(ii) Uthan

(iii) Paran

Question 10
Give the complete notation of the taals in Dugun, Tigun and Chaugun: [20]

(i) A taal having its Khaali on Sam.

(ii) A taal having 10 matras divided into 5 vibhaags.

Question 11
Describe the Jatis of taal with examples. [20]

Question 12
Draw the musical instrument Tabla. Indicate the parts and write the utility of each part. [20]

Question 13
Identify the following taals and write their Theka: [20]
(i) Tita Kata | Gadi Gana | Dha
3 0 X

(ii) Ti Na | Dhi Dhi Na | Dhi
0 3 X

(iii) Dhi Na | Ti
3 X

(iv) Ta Tin S | Dha Dha Din S | Dha
0 3 X

(v) Ta Dhin Dhin Dha | Dha
3 X

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Question 14

(i) Fill in the blanks: [10]

(a) Right tabla has ______ gattas.

(b) Tabla is tuned by_______.

(c) Bol “Tir” would be produced from______ tabla.

(d) Paran is commonly played on_______.

(e) Deepchandi taal has ______ vibhags.

(f) Center part of Pudi in Tabla is called_______.

(g) Recitation of bols is called_____.

(h) Other term for lehra______.

(i) The outer part of Tabla pudi from which Baddhi passes through ______.

(j) Kayda is played on______.

(ii) Write about the contributions of the tabla player who has got the most [10]
prestigious award of Padma Vibhushan in 2023.

Question 15

Write the complete notation of a Kayda in Teentaal having 2 Paltas with Tihai. [20]

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