CBSE Class 10 Sample Paper 2023 Solutions for Carnatic Music Instrumental, Percussion, Vocal

CARNATIC MUSIC
MELODIC INSTRUMENTAL - CODE NO. 032
MARKING SCHEME
CLASS X (2022-2023)

One Theory Paper - 2Hrs. Total Marks - 30

S.No SECTION A Marks
1 2 1
2 4 1
3 2 1
4 2 1
5 1 1
6 1 1
7 1 1
8 4 1

SECTION B
9 The candidate is expected to explain Arohanam , Avarohanam, its 2
special phrases and other salient features of said Raga

(OR)

The candidate is expected to explain Arohanam , Avarohanam, its
special phrases and other salient features of said Raga
10 The candidate is expected to explain scheme of 72 melakarta with its 2
chakras, poorvangam, utarangam, numbers of ragas in first half and
second half, Katapayadi scheme, bhoota sankhya, number of Vivadi
melam etc.
(OR)

The candidate is expected to explain Arohanam , Avarohanam, its
special phrases and other salient features of said Raga

11 The candidate is expected to explain Jati swarm, its structure and 2
improvisation etc with an example

(OR)
The candidate is expected to explain scheme of 72 melakarta with its
chakras, poorvangam, utarangam, numbers of ragas in first half and
second half, Katapayadi scheme, bhoota sankhya, number of Vivadi
melam etc.
12 The candidate is expected to explain Arohanam , Avarohanam, its 2
special phrases and other salient features of said Raga

(OR)

The candidate is expected to explain kirthanam, its structure and
theme, improvisation etc with an example
13 The candidate is expected to explain Arohanam, Avarohanam, its 2
special phrases and other salient features of said Raga

(OR)

The candidate is expected to explain Jati swarm, its structure and
improvisation etc with an example

SECTION C
14 The candidate is expected to write the notation of a Geetam in 6
Roopaka tala in any prescribed Raga in a proper format of
notation system.
(OR)

The candidate is expected to write the melodic instrument opted
by the candidate, its speciality , different parts of instrument
involved, and method of tuning the strings etc.

15 What do you mean Stringed instruments and write about the melodic 6
instrument opted by you for you course.

(OR)
The candidate is expected to write the notation of a Geetam in
Triputa tala in any prescribed Raga in a proper format of notation
system.

16 The candidate is expected to Draw and write the melodic 6
instrument opted by the candidate, its speciality , different parts
of instrument involved, and method of tuning the strings etc.
(OR)

The candidate is expected to write the meaning of notation and
its principles , signs etc. in detail

CARNATIC MUSIC – PERCUSSION INSTRUMENT MRIDANGAUM - CODE-033

Marking Scheme - CLASS X (2022-23)

One Theory Paper - 2Hrs. Total Marks - 30

SNo. SECTION -A Marks
1. B 1
2. C 1
3. C 1
4. B 1
5. C 1
6. B 1
7. A 1
8. B 1
9. i. Candidates are supposed to the meaning of Tattakaaram and the 2
rhythmic syllables.
OR
ii. Candidate need to give the names of Sixteen Angas and their 2
Aksharakala.
10. i. Candidate need to explain the terms: Jati and Gati and changes that 2
makes with its Tala.
OR
ii. The importance of playing Koruvai in a Taniyavartanam is expected. 2
11. i. Candidates need to explain the construction of mridangam briefly by 2
explaining every part.
OR
ii. The importance of learning rhythmic syllables connected to each Tala 2
need to be explained.
12. i. Candidates need to explain the different application of left and right 2
head of mridangam in performance.
OR
ii. Candidate expected to brief about the details in both Shadanga and 2
Shodasanga.
13. i. Define the term Choru, Varu and Toppi briefly 2
OR
ii. Candidate need to define the terms briefly. 2
Section – C
14. Candidate need to write about the birth, childhood, education and 6
contribution of Palghat Mani Iyer, to the field of mridangam playing.
15. Candidates are expected to differentiate the style of Tanjore bani from 6

the other schools of Mridangam playing
16. Koruvai in Roopaka talam 6

Thakathina thangu Thakathina Thangu Thakathina thangu
(4) (3) (4) (3) (4) (3) = 3
x 7 21 (Poorvangam )

Thakadhimi Thathikinathom Thakadimi Thathikinathom Thakadhimi
Thathikinathom
(4) (5) (4) (5) (4)
(5) = 9x3 27

(Uttarangam)

Poorvangam + Uttarangam = 21 + 27 = 48 ( 12 Aksharakala)

Carnatic Music Vocal (CODE-031)
MARKING SCHEME
CLASS X
SESSION (2022-23)

ANSWERS
SECTION A
1. C 1
2. D 1
3. B 1
4. C 1
5. C 1
6. B 1
7. A 1
8. D 1
SECTION B
9. The candidate is expected to write all the six combinations of Rishabha and gandhara, giving the 2
complete name of each swarasthana along with their mnemonics.

OR
It is expected from the candidate to write the names of all the six chakras along with their serial
numbers, in their correct order.

10. The student is expected to briefly mention in one line what is varnam, classifying Tana varnam and 2
Pada varnam as its varieties. Differentiate between the two varieties of varnam on the basis of its
structure, tempo in which it is performed, the occasion when it is performed (any two).
OR
It is expected from the student to write any two important features of a Pada varnam based on the
structure, tempo, the occasion in which it is performed (any two features)

11. The candidate is expected to write the names of the four additional swarasthanas along with the 2
names of the four existing swarasthanas (from the dwadasa swarasthanas) to which they
correspond.

OR

It is expected from the student to write the total number of melas which use any one or more of the
four additional swarasthanas. They have to write the names of any four such melas along with their
correct serial number in the 72 Melakarta scheme.

12. The student is expected to write the important features of the raga stating whether it is a janya or 2
janaka raga, derived from which mela, arohana and avarohana, variety of swaras taken, upanga or
bhashanga, vadi swara, samvadi swara, jeeva swaras, nyasa swaras, special prayogas,
murcchanakaraka raga, its name in Mutthuswami Deekshitar’s school of music, similar raga in
Hindustani music (any four)
OR
The candidate is expected to write any four popular compositions based on the raga Sriranjani,
mentioning the musical form, its tala and the name of the composer. They are also expected to write
at least eight important phrases or the prominent sancharas of the raga.
13. It is expected from the student to write the reason associated with chakra names and their

corresponding serial numbers. They have to briefly explain why the name of the first mela is Indu
and the second mela is Netra etc.
OR
The candidate has to first briefly mention the reason for adding the prefix to the mela names. Then
they have to write the names of any four melas with such prefixes, clearly indicating their serial
number in the 72 melakarta scheme.
SECTION C
14. The candidate is expected to write details about Papanasam Sivan’s date & place of birth, 6
parentage, education, musical style, guru(s), disciples, achievements and contribution to music.

15. A) 6
i) The student is expected to write all the three methods of showing 2 aksharakalas i.e., capital letter
of the swara, small letter of the swara and small letter followed by a comma.
ii) The student has to indicate two parallel vertical lines e.g. - ||
B)
It is expected from the candidate to notate any geetam prescribed in the course with correct swaras
and the corresponding sahitya, indicating the tala avarta and the different angas of the tala; sthayi of
the swaras, duration of the swaras with appropriate tools such as comma, semi-colon etc.

16. The candidate is expected to briefly mention details about Koteeswara Iyer’s early life with main 6
focus on his contribution to music, especially- Kanda Ganamudam.