CBSE Class 11 Syllabus 2022-23 Carnatic Music

(B) CARNATIC MUSIC (MELODIC INSTRUMENTAL)
(CODE NO. 032) CLASS–XI: (2022-23)
Total Marks: 100

Theory Marks: 30
Time: 2 Hours

A. History and Theory of Indian Music No. of periods

1. An outline knowledge of the following Lakshana Grandhas
(i)
Natyasastra and Chaturdandi Prakasika. 4
(ii) Short life sketch and contributions of the following:- Veena 8
Dhanammal, Rajamanikkam Pillai, Tirukkodi Kaval Krishna
lyer (violin), Thyagaraja, Syamasastry,Muthuswamy
Deekshitar,
(iii) Brief study of the musical forms: Geetam and itsvarieties; 6
Varnam – Svarajati, Kriti/Kirtana
2. Definition and explanation of the following terms: 3
Nada, Sruti, Svara, Vadi, Vivadi:,Samvadi, Anuvadi, Amsa&
Nyasa, Jaati, Raga, Tala, Jati, Yati, Suladisapta talas,
Nadai, Arohana, Avarohana.
3. Candidates should be able to write in notation the Varnamin 5
the prescribed ragas
4. Lakshanas of the ragas prescribed. in addition to Kambhoji 06
& Dhanyasi, Ananda bhairavi is deleted
5. Talas Prescribed: Adi, Roopaka, Misra Chapu and Khanda 5
Chapu. A brief study of SuladiSaptatalas.
6. A brief introduction to Manodhama Sangitam 3
Total Periods 40

(B) CARNATIC MUSIC (MELODIC INSTRUMENTAL)
(CODE NO. 032) CLASS–XI: (2022-23)

Format of Examination Total Marks:30
I MCQ covering the whole syllabus 6 marks
II (i) Notation 6 marks
(ii) Raga Lakshanas 6 marks
III (i) Life sketch & contribution 3+3 6 marks
(ii) Lakshana Granthas
(iii) Musical forms
(iv) Manodharma Sangit
IV (i) Definitions of technical terms 2x3 6 marks
(ii) Talas Prescribed
Total 30 marks

(B) CARNATIC MUSIC (MELODIC INSTRUMENTAL)
(CODE NO. 032) CLASS–XI: (2022-23)

CLASS–XI

Practical Marks: 70

B. Practical Activities No. of Periods

1 Ragas Prescribed: Mayamalavagowla, 25
Sankarabharana, Kharaharapriya, Kalyani,
Madhyamavati, Arabhi, PantuvaraliKedaragaula,
Vasanta,Kanada,.
2 Varnams (atleast two) in Aditala in two degree of 08
speed.
3 Kriti/Kirtana in each of the prescribed ragas, 08
covering themain Talas Adi, Rupakam and
Chapu.
4 Brief alapana of the ragas prescribed 25
5 Technique of playing -Kalpanasvaras in Adi, an 20
Rupaka talas in two degrees of speed

6 The candidate should be able to produce all the 14
gamakas pertaining to the Chosen instrument.
Only important Gamakas pertaining to opted
instruments are recommended. Other gamakas are
deleted,
Total Periods 100

Format of Examination (Practical) CLASS–XI

I. Varnam presentation in two degree speed 8 marks
II. Presentation of Kritis from the prescribed syllabus 8 marks
III. Raga Alapana 10 marks
IV. Nirmal & Kalpana Swaras 10 marks
V. Questions on Raga Lakshanas 8 marks
VI. Special Gamakas pertaining to the chosen instrument 6 marks
Total Marks 50 marks

Internal assessment & Project Work 20 marks
Total 70 Marks

(A) CARNATIC (PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTAL)
MRIDANGAM (CODE NO. 033)
CLASS–XI (2022-23)

Total Marks:100

Theory Marks:30
Time: 2 Hours

A. History and Theory of Indian Music No. of
Periods

I (i) An outline knowledge of following Lakshana Granthas with special 4
reference to laya and percussion in Natya Sastra, Brihaddesi,
Sangita, Sampradaya Pradarshini.

(ii) Short life sketch and contributions of the following: Patnam 4
Subramany Iyer, and Syama Sastry, Tyagaraja.
(iii) Unique contribution of the following luminaries: Narayana Swamy 5
Appa, Mamunidiya Pillai, Dakshinamurti Pillai and Alagunambi
Pillai.
II Definition and explanation of the following: Nada, Laya, Tala, Jati, 08
Gati, Suladi Sapta Talas, Karani, Vettu Thattu, Hechchu, Taggu,
Mohra, Korvai, Meettu, Chapu and Arachapu.

III The candidates should be able to write in notation of the percussion 07
korvais in Adi and Rupakatalas.

IV Knowledge of construction of the chosen playing percussion 02
instrument.
V Basic knowledge of the construction and techniques of Mridangam. 05
The candidate should also be able to describe the Kanjira, Tavil,
and Ghatam.
VI Tattakarams (or Konnakkol) of the talas learnt. Excluding Chapu 05
Tala
Total Periods 40

Format of Examination Total Marks-30
I MCQ covering the whole syllabus 6 marks

II (i) Notation of percussion Korvai 6 marks
(ii) Construction of playing techniques of Tatta karams of the tala 6 marks
of the chosen Instrument
III Life sketch of composers & luminaries Lakshana Grantas 6 marks
IV Basic knowledge of other percussion instruments definition of 6 marks
technical terms
Total Marks 30 marks

CLASS–XI
Practical

B Practical Activities No. of Periods

1. Ability to play the following talas with elaboration. Adi 32 periods
and Rupakam Talas covering atleast twoNadais.

2. Thekas and Mohras in different talas with Teermanam and 32 periods
Korvais.

3. Tuning of the instrument. 04 periods

4. Ability to render orally the sollukattus of the various patterns in 32 periods
Adi, Rupaka tala.

Total 100 periods

Format of Examination (Practical)

Sr. No. Topics Marks Total Marks

1. Ability to play two Nadais one of candidate’s 8+8 16 Marks
choice & another of examiner’s choice

2. Questions based on Tekas, Mohras Teermanan & 4+4+4+4 16 Marks
Korvai

3. Tuning of the instrumental for various Sruthis 6 Marks

4. Viva voce based on the rendering of Tattakaranof 4+4+4 12 Marks
the Talas learnt Adi, Rupakam & Chapu

Total Marks 50 Marks

Internal Assessment &Project Work 20 Marks
Total : 70 Marks

(A) CARNATIC MUSIC (VOCAL) (CODE NO. 031)
CLASS–XI (2022–23)

Total Marks: 100
Theory Marks:30
Time: 2 Hours

A History and Theory of Indian Music No. of Periods

I (i) An Outline knowledge of the following Lakshana Grantha 3
Natyasastra, and Chaturdandi Prakasika.
(ii) Short Life-sketch and contributions of the following 8
composers- Purandaradasa, Tyagaraja, Muthuswamy Dikshitar,
Syama Sastri, and Swati Tirunal

( ii ) A Study of the lakshanas of musical forms: Varnam, kriti, 6
Kirtana, Svarajati,

II Definition and explanation of the following terms: Nada, sruti, 3
vadi:- samvadi:- vivadi:- Anuvadi:- Amsa, Nyasa, jaati, raga,
tala, jati, yati, Dhatu, Matu
III Candidate should be able to write in notation of the Varnams in 5
the prescribed ragas

IV Brief lakshanas of the ragas prescribed.Excluding Dhanyasi 5
,Bhairavi & Kambhoji..
V Brief introduction to Manodharma Sangitam 5
VI Talas Prescribed:- Adi, Roopaka, Misra & Khanda chapu 5
Total periods 40

Format of Examination
Total Marks -30

Sr. No. Topics Marks
I MCQ covering the whole syllabus 6 marks
II (i) Notation 6 marks
(ii) Raga Lakshanas 6 marks
III (i) Life sketch & contribution 6 marks
(ii) Lakshana Granthas
(iii) Definition of technical terms
IV(i) Talas prescribed 6 marks
(ii) Manodharma Sangita
(iii) Musical forms
30 marks

CLASS–XI (2022–23)
Practical Marks: 50

A. Brief Study of Sooladi Sapta Talas
B. Practical Activities No. of
Periods
1. Ragas prescribed: Sankarabharanam, Kharaharapriya, 30
Kalyani, Mohanam, Bilahari, Madhyamavati, Arabhi,
Anandabhairavi, Kanada, Vasanta & Simhendra Madhyamam
2. Varnams (atleast 2) in Adi tala in two degrees of speed. 8
3. Kriti/Kirtana in the prescribed ragas covering the main talas Adi, 12
Rupakam.
4. Brief alapana of the ragas prescribed. 25
5. Kalpana Svarasin Adi and Rupaka tala srendered in two degrees 25
of speed

Total Periods 100

Format of Examination

Sr. No. Topics Marks
1. Rendering of Suladi Sapta Talas 6
2. Varnams in 2 speeds (2 degrees) 8
3. Kriti/Kirtana Rendering in the prescribed Ragas 12
4. Brief Raga Lakshanas of prescribed Ragas 12
5. Kalpana Svaras in two degrees of speed Adi & Rupaka 12
Marks 50

Internal Assessment 20 Marks

Total 70 Marks