Goa Board Class 10 Sample Paper 2026 Indian Vocal Music

GOA BOARD OF SECONDARY AND HIGHER SECONDARY EDUCATION
ART EDUCATION
(HINDUSTAN CLASSICAL MUSIC)
SUB : VOCAL
ACADEMIC YEAR 2025-26

Total Marks :- 100
Practical :- 40
Theory :- 40
Project :- 20

STD X
THEORY

1. Theoratical Knowledge of following definitions :-

a) Thaat b) Aroha – Avroha c) Alankar d) Taal e) Vadi – Samvadi

2. Theoratical Knowledge of following Thaata’s :-

a) Aroha – Avaroha of Thaat Bilawal b) Kalyan c) Kafi d) Bhairav

3. Writing the signs of Mandra Saptak, Madhya Saptak, taar Saptak and komal – Tivra Swar in
Bhatkhande notation system.

4. Theoratical Knowledge of following Tala’s :-

Taal TeenTaal and Taal Dadra with Ekgun and Dugun.

5. Theoratical Knowledge of following Alankara’s :-

To write the Alankara’s of Thaat Kalyan and Thaat Kafi in the combination of 3 notes. Each
Thaata’s of 2-2 Alankara’s

6. Theoratical Knowledge of following Raag :-

Raag Bhimpalasi

7. Biography of Legendry Indian Classical Singer:

1. Lata Mangeshkar.

2. Smt. Kishori Amonkar.

PRACTICAL

1. Ability to sing following Thaata’s :-

a) Alankara’s of 4 notes in Thaat Bilawal (2 Alankara’s)

b) Alankara’s of 2 notes in Thaat Kalyan (2 Alankara’s)

2. Ability to sing following Raag :-

Raag Yaman with Swar - Vistar and Bandish.

3. Ability to sing following Raag :-

Raag Yaman with 2 Alaap of Sthaee, 2 Alaap of Antara and 2 Taana’s.

4. Ability to sing following Taal :-

Taal TeenTaal with Ekgun and Dugun.

5. Ability to sing following Raag :-

Raag Bhimpalasi with Swar Vistar and Bandish.

6. Ability to sing following Taal :-

Taal Dadra with Ekgun and Dugun.

7. Solo Performance :-

Full concentration on solo performance in raag yaman with tabla accompaniment.

BLUE – PRINT & MODEL Q PAPER

2025-2026

SUBJECT : ART EDUCTION ( HINDUSTANI CLASSICAL MUSIC )

STD : X (SSC)

Duration : 2 Hrs
Subject : Vocal Marks : 40

OBJECTIVE REMEMBERING UNDERSTANDING APPLICATION CREATIVE TOTAL
Content Areas MCQ VSA SA LA MCQ VSA SA LA MCQ VSA SA LA MCQ VSA SA LA
Definition 5 (5) 5
Thaat 3 (3) 2 (2) 5
Notation System 3 (3) 2 (2) 5
Knowledge of Taal 3 (3) 2(4) 7
Alankar 1 (1) 4 (8) 9
Knowledge of Raag 1 (4) 4
Biography of Legendary 1 (5) 5
Classical Singer
TOTAL 40

Model Question paper

Goa Board of secondary and Higher secondary Education
Academic Year 2025-2026
Paper: Theory
Subject: Vocal STD-X
Total Marks : 40 Marks Time Duration: 2 Hrs
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Q.1) Fill in the blanks with appropriate word: - (5 marks)
(a) Along with ‘GA’________ swar is komal in thaat kafi.
(b) All swaras are shuddha in thaat __________.
(c) _________ is the sign for taar saptak in bhatkhande notation system.
(d) There are _______ matras in taal teentaal.
(e)________ saptak are there in hindusthani sangeet paddhati.

Q.2) Match the followings pairs: - (5 marks)
(i)Notation System (i)Bilawal Thaat
(ii)Shuddha Swar (ii) .
(iii)Khali of teentaal (iii)Pt. Bhatkhande
(iv)Re Dha komal (iv) 9
(v)Mandra Saptak (v)Bhairav Thaat

Q. 3) Write the definition of the following term in one sentence- (5 marks)

(a) Thaat (b) Avaroha (c) Alankar (d) Vadi Swar (e) Taal

Q.4) Answer the following (4 marks)

(a) Which swar is komal in that kafi ?

(b) How many swaras are there in the aroha of thaat bhairav ?

(c) Is there any sign for shuddha swar in bhatkhande notation system ?

(d) Which sign is there for taar saptak in bhatkhande notation system ?

Q.5) Write the information of taal dadra. (4 marks)

Q.6) Write 2 alankar of thaat kalyan and 2 alankar of thaat kafi in the combination of 3 notes. (8 marks)

(Q.7) Write the detail information of raag bhimpalasi (4 marks)

(Q.8) Write the biography of legendary singer of Goa (Any One) (5 marks)

(a) Lata Mangeshkar

(b) Pt. Kishori Amonkar
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GOA BOARD OF SECONDARY AND HIGHER SECONDARY EDUCATION
ART EDUCATION
(HINDUSTAN CLASSICAL MUSIC)
SUB : VOCAL
ACADEMIC YEAR 2025-26

ACADEMIC CALENDER
Total Marks :- 100
Practical :- 40
Theory :- 40
Project :- 20

STD X
THEORY

MONTHS MODULE TOPIC LESSON MARKS

JUNE 1 Definitions Thaat, Aroha – Avroha, Alankar, Taal, Vadi – 5
Samvadi

JULY 2 Thaat Aroha – Avaroha of Thaat Bilawal, Kalyan, Kafi, 6
Bhairav
AUGUST 3 Notation Writing the signs of Mandra Saptak, Madhya 6
System Saptak, taar Saptak and komal – tivra Swar in
bhatkhande notation system.
SEPTEMBER 4 Theoretical Taal TeenTaal and Taal Dadra with Ekgun and 6
Knowledge of Dugun
Taal
OCTOBER 5 Alankar To write the Alankara’s of Thaat Kalyan and 6
Thaat Kafi in the combination of 3 notes. Each
Thaata’s of 2-2 Alankara’s

NOVEMBER 6 Theoretical Raag Bhimpalasi 6
Knowledge of
Raag
DECEMBER 7 Biography Biography of Legendry Indian Classical Singer: 5
1. Lata Mangeshkar.
2. Smt. Kishori Amonkar.

Total 40

PRACTICAL

MONTHS MODULE TOPIC LESSON MARKS

Alankara’s of 4 notes in Thaat Bilawal (2
Alankara’s)
JUNE 1 Thaat 5
Alankara’s of 2 notes in Thaat Kalyan (2
Alankara’s)

JULY 2 Raag Recitation of Raag Yaman with Swar - Vistar and 5
Bandish
AUGUST 3 Alaap Recitation of Raag Yaman with 2 Alaap of 5
Sthaee, 2 Alaap of Antara and 2 Taana’s
SEPTEMBER 4 Taal Recitation of Taal TeenTaal with Ekgun and 5
Dugun

OCTOBER 5 Raag Recitation of Raag Bhimpalasi with Swar Vistar 5
and Bandish

NOVEMBER 6 Taal Recitation of Taal Dadra with Ekgun and Dugun 5

DECEMBER 7 Solo Full concentration on solo performance in raag 10
Performance yaman with tabla accompaniment.

Total 40

SUB:- MUSIC ( VOCAL - Indian Classical )
ART EDUCATION
RUBRICS

Criteria Excellant Very Good Satisfactory Need Improvement
The tone is consistently clear and The tone is often clear and Tone is focused and clear but The tone is not focused and
Vocal focused. Performs all notes focused. Performes majority of sometimes is not controlled. clear. Unable to performes the
Technique accurately. notes accurately. Student misses some notes correct note.
Perform in a consistent and clear Perform in a consistent and Tempo sometimes fluctuate. Tempo is unclear and
Tempo/Rhythm tempo and all rhythms are clear tempo and most rhythms Some rhythms are not irregular. Rhythms are not at
accurate and precise. are accurate and precise. accurate. all accurate.
Performs and memorizes all the Performs and memorizes all the Performs the lyrics, but Does not demonstrate
Lyrics lyrics with no errors. lyrics with few errors frequently inconsistent. memorization of lyrics,
resulting in errors.
Demonstrating the correct Demonstrates proper posture Demosntrates some aspects of Does not demonstrate proper
Posture posture. but with some inconsistencies. proper posture. posture
Displays superior stage presence, Displays very good stage Has a nice stage presence, Displays fair stage presence,
Stage Presence accompanied with suitable facial presence, accompanied with accompanied with standard with lack of facial expressions
expressions and body movement. pleasant facial expressions and facial expressions and and movement.
movement. movement

1. Assignment topics
Project – 20 Marks (Any One)
1. Preparing a chart of any five instruments used in Hindustani classical music with their names, pictures and information.

2. Interviewing Local/Professional Artists by preparing a Questioner of his/her journey as an artist

LEARNING OUTCOME
Academic year 2025 – 2026
Subject: VOCAL (Art Education)
Grade 10
Subject Code –
Practical

Month Topic/Subtopic Learning Outcome Reference Books
Students will be able to sing Sangeet Visharad By
Presentation/Reciting
alankaras in thaat bilawal Vasant,Sangeet Kala
JUNE of various thaatas
and thaat kalyan of 2 and 4 Shastra Visharad By
mentioned in syllabus
notes. Shilpa Bahulikar
Students will be able to Sangeet Visharad By
Recitation of raag
understand and sing swar Vasant,Sangeet Kala
JULY yaman with swar
vistar and bandish of raag Shastra Visharad By
vistar and bandish
yaman. Shilpa Bahulikar
Students will be able to sing Sangeet Visharad By
alaap of raag yaman with Vasant,Sangeet Kala
AUGUST Alaap
sthaee and antara along with Shastra Visharad By
tanas. Shilpa Bahulikar
Recitation of taal Students will be able to
teentaal with ekgun understand and recite taal Sangeet Visharad By
and dugun teentaal with ekgun and Vasant,Sangeet Kala
SEPTEMBER dugun. Shastra Visharad By
Shilpa Bahulikar

Students will be able to sing Sangeet Visharad By
Recitation of raag
raag bhimpalasi with swar Vasant,Sangeet Kala
OCTOBER bhimpalasi with swar
vistar and bandish Shastra Visharad By
vistar and bandish
Shilpa Bahulikar
Students will able to Sangeet Visharad By
Recitation of taal
understand and recite taal Vasant,Sangeet Kala
NOVEMBER dadra with ekgun
dadra with ekgun and dugun Shastra Visharad By
and dugun
Shilpa Bahulikar
Students will be able to Sangeet Visharad By
Solo Performance perform raag yaman with tabla Vasant,Sangeet Kala
DECEMBER accompaniment. Shastra Visharad By
Shilpa Bahulikar

THEORY

Month Topic /Subtopic Learning Outcome Reference Books
Students will be able to Sangeet Visharad By
understand and define Vasant,Sangeet Kala
JUNE Definitions
the various terms Shastra Visharad By
mentioned in syllabus. Shilpa Bahulikar
Theoretical Students will get the Sangeet Visharad By
knowledge of theoretical Knowledge of Vasant,Sangeet Kala
JULY
Thaat Various Thaatas Shastra Visharad By
Shilpa Bahulikar
Students will get the Sangeet Visharad By
Theoritical theoretical knowledge of Vasant,Sangeet Kala
AUGUST Knowledge Of
signs used in bhatkhande Shastra Visharad By
Notation System
notation system. Shilpa Bahulikar
Students will get
Sangeet Visharad By
Theoretical theoretical knowledge of
Vasant,Sangeet Kala
SEPTEMBER Knowledge Of taal teentaal and taal
Shastra Visharad By
Taal dadra with ekgun and
Shilpa Bahulikar
dugun
Students will get
theoretical knowledge to Sangeet Visharad By
Theoretical
write alankaras of thaat Vasant,Sangeet Kala
OCTOBER Knowledge Of
kalyan and thaat kafi in Shastra Visharad By
Alankar
the combination of 3 Shilpa Bahulikar
notes.
Students will get the Sangeet Visharad By
Theoritical
Theoretical knowledge of Vasant,Sangeet Kala
NOVEMBER Knowledge Of
Raag bhimpalasi. Shastra Visharad By
Raag
Shilpa Bahulikar
Students will get the Sangeet Visharad By
theoretical knowledge Vasant,Sangeet Kala
DECEMBER Biography
and information of indian Shastra Visharad By
classical singer . Shilpa Bahulikar