Kerala Plus Two Question Paper 2023 Music – Text
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SECOND YEAR
Kerala Board
Question Paper
2023
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Reg. No. : ......................................
Name : ...........................................
SY-539
SECOND YEAR HIGHER SECONDARY EXAMINATION, MARCH 2023
Part – III Time : 1½ Hours
MUSIC Cool-off time : 15 Minutes
Maximum : 40 Scores
General Instructions to Candidates :
There is a ‘Cool-off time’ of 15 minutes in addition to the writing time.
Use the ‘Cool-off time’ to get familiar with questions and to plan your answers.
Read questions carefully before answering.
Read the instructions carefully.
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SECTION – A
Answer any 8 questions from 1 to 10. Each carries 1 score. (8 1 = 8)
1. Name a Desyaraga.
2. Name two composers of Kriti.
3. Name the accompanying instrument of Sopana Sangita performance.
4. How many strings are there in a Tamburu ?
5. Name an Upa talavadya of Carnatic vocal music Concert.
6. Mention a Kriti of Saint Tyagaraja, along with its raga.
7. Write down the arohana and avarohana of Mohana.
8. In ancient Tamil music, a Svarantara raga was known by the name ________.
9. Name a composer of Tana varnas.
10. Who is the author of ‘Kuchelavrittam vanchippattu’ ?
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SECTION – B
Answer any 5 questions from 11 to 16. Each carries 2 scores. (5 2 = 10)
11. Write down the swaras taken by – Mayamalavagoula.
12. Name any one group Kriti of Muthuswami Dikshitar.
13. Name the instruments used in a Nagaswara concert.
14. Name any four instruments used in Temple music.
15. Write short note on Margamkali pattu.
16. Write a note on Kirtanas.
SECTION – C
Answer any 4 questions from 17 to 21. Each carries 3 scores. (4 3 = 12)
17. Briefly explain Bhashanga ragas.
18. Write the lakshana of Sankarabharana raga.
19. Explain the duties of accompanying artists in a Carnatic vocal concert.
20. Write down the raga lakshana of Mechakalyani.
21. Write in detail the characteristic features of Padavarna.
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SECTION – D
Answer any 2 questions from 22 to 24. Each carries 5 scores. (2 5 = 10)
22. Describe the performance of Panchavadya mela.
23. Describe in detail, the various classifications of Percussion instruments.
24. Describe the life history and contributions of Syamasastri.
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