CBSE Class 11 Carnatic Melodic Syllabus 2021-22

CARNATIC MUSIC (MELODIC INSTRUMENTAL) (CODE NO. 032)
CLASS–XI: (2021-22)
Total Marks: 100

Theory Marks: 30
Time: 2 Hours

A. History and Theory of Indian Music No. of
1. (i) An outline knowledge of the following Lakshana Grandhas
Silappadikaram, Natyasastra, Sangita Ratnakara and 4
Chaturdandi Prakasika.
(ii) Short life sketch and contributions of the following:- Veena 8
Dhanammal, flute Saraba Sastry, Rajamanikkam Pillai,
Tirukkodi Kaval Krishna lyer (violin) Rajaratnam Pillai
(Nagasvaram), Thyagaraja, Syamasastry, Muthuswamy
Deekshitar, Veena Seshanna.
(iii) Brief study of the musical forms: Geetam and its varieties; 8
Varnam – Padavarnam – Daruvarna Svarajati, Kriti/Kirtana
and Padam
2. Definition and explanation of the following terms: 4
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 Varnam in 8
the prescribed ragas
4. Lakshanas of the ragas prescribed. 12
5. Talas Prescribed: Adi, Roopaka, Misra Chapu and Khanda 8
Chapu. A brief study of Suladi Saptatalas.
6. A brief introduction to Manodhama Sangitam 8
Total Periods 60

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

CLASS–XI

Practical Marks: 70

B. Practical Activities No. of
1 Ragas Prescribed: 42
Mayamalavagowla, Sankarabharana, Kharaharapriya, Kalyani,
Kambhoji, Madhyamavati, Arabhi, Pantuvarali Kedaragaula,
Vasanta, Anandabharavi, Kanada, Dhanyasi.
2 Varnams (atleast three) in Aditala in two degree of speed. 12
3 Kriti/Kirtana in each of the prescribed ragas, covering the main 14
Talas Adi, Rupakam and Chapu.
4 Brief alapana of the ragas prescribed 36
5 Technique of playing niraval and kalpana svaras in Adi, an 30
Rupaka talas in two degrees of speed
6 The candidate should be able to produce all the gamakas 26
pertaining to the Chosen instrument.
Total Periods 160

Format of Examination Max Marks
50+20
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