CBSE Class 10 Sample Paper 2027 for Carnatic Music Percussion

FOR CBSE CLASS 10 PREPARATION

CBSE Class 10 Sample
Paper 2027 for Carnatic
Music Percussion
EXAM YEAR TYPE SUBJECT

CBSE Class 10 2027 Sample Paper Music

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CARNATIC MUSIC PERCUSSION a
CODE- (033)
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER*
CLASS: X (2026-27)
Time – 2 hours Max Marks – 30

General Instructions

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 Section-B
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S.No SECTION -A MARKS
1. Identify the structure of Triputa tala 1
A. Drutam and Laghu
B. Laghu, Dhrutam and Dhrutam
C. Laghu, Laghu Dhrutam, and Dhrutam
D. Only Laghu
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A. 3
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3. Identify a Tala which is not a part of Sapta tala 1
A. Adi
B. Rupaka
C. Dhruva
D. Triputa
4. Find out the value of Khanda Gati 1
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Select the anga which is of 8 akshras ag 1
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A. Kakapadam
B. Plutam
C. Guru
D. Laghu
6. Choose the correct statement: 1
I. Korvai is a part of the calculations that occurred during the
terminal performance of Mridangam.

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II. The term ‘Taggu’ is described as a low-pitched mridangam.
III. Palaghat Mani Iyer is considered a prominent follower of the
Pudukottai style of mridangam playing.
IV. ‘Karani’ is a structural part of Ghatam.

Select the correct option
A. I & III
B. II & IV
C. I & II
D. III & IV
7. Match List -I with List – II 1

List - I List - II
a. Koraippu i Related to pitch
b. Hecchu ii Related to Mridangam
c. Chappu iii Related to the division of
Tala
d. Anudrutam iv Related to only beats

Choose the correct option:
A. a-ii, b-iv, c-i, d-iii
B. a-ii, b-i, c-iv, d-iii
C. a-ii, b-i, c-iii, d-iv
D. a-ii, b-iv, c-iii, d-i
8. Statement - I: Tanjavur and Pudukottai are the two major schools of 1
playing Mridangam
Statement - II: Palaghat Mani Iyer introduced the art of playing
Khanjeera

Choose the correct option:
A. Statements I & II are both true
B. Statements I & II are both false
C. Statement I is false, but II is true
D. Statement I is true, but II is false
SECTION -B
9. A. Define the terms Jaati and Gati with their varieties. 2
OR
B. Define the term ‘Tala’ and write the names of Sapta Tala.
10. A. What is the difference between Korvai and Koraippu? 2
OR
B. Define the term ‘Mohra’ and give an outline of how to prepare it.
11. A. Write the names of the ‘Shodasha Angas’ of Tala. 2

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B. Write a brief note on the different schools of playing Mridangam.
12. A. Define the term ‘Sollukattu’with suitable example. 2
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B. Describe the term ‘Chappu’ and mention the varieties of Chappus
used in the field of Carnatic Talas.
13. A. How do you define the term ‘Tani - avartanam’ and why is it so 2
important in the domain of percussion instruments?
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B. What is the difference between the musical forms - Varnam and
Tillana?
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14. A. Explain the structure of the percussion instrument of your choice with 2+2+2
athe help of a diagram, and also briefly mention how to tune the
chosen instrument. Mention a prominent artist in this field.
OR
B. Suppose you are invited as an accompanying artist in a music 6
concert with your opted instrument, describe the basic principles
need to be taken care of.
15. A. Give a detailed life sketch and contribution of Palani Subramania 3+3
Pillai
OR
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B. Classify the rhythmic instruments used in the musical concerts and 3+3
their importance in detail.
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