PSEB 11th Class Syllabus 2025 Music

Punjab Board

SYLLABUS
2024-2025

CLASS – XI
2024-2025
Music - DA N CE
SYLLABUS

PART-A
I. Definition of dance, its importance in human life.
II. Knowledge of basic technical terms used in Kathak dance such as Theka, Laya, Taal,
Tatkar, That, Amad, Salami, Tihai.
III. Critical study of Natya and Naritya.
IV. Comparative study of the folk and classical dance.
V. Knowledge of the following:
A s n y uk t a ha s t M u d ra s, t h e i r f u n c t i o n i n d a n c e - P a t a k a , T r i p a t a k a , A r d h a p a ta k a ,
Mayur, Ardhachandra, Ara Shuktund, Mushti, Shikhar, Kapittha Rallamukh, Suchi,
Chander kala, Padma Kosh, Sarpshrish.
VI. Short account of Raags and their importance in dance.
VII. Short history of Kathak-dance.
VIII. Survey and essential characteristics of Kathak dance.
PART-B
I. Definition and description of prescribed Taals.
II. Recognition of Taals through some Bols.
III. Notation of all material prescribed in practical course.
IV. Notation of prescribed Taals in single, Dugun and Chougun Laykaries.

PAPER-B
PRACTICAL (DANCE)
STR UCTURE OF QUESTION PAPER
There should not be more than 9 (nine) students in a batch of practical examination. The
question paper will set by the examiner on the spot. Whil e setting the question pa per in
practical, the examiner must consider the syllabus in theory and will follow t he following
instructions.
1. A systematic dance performance in any Taal from the prescribed syllabus as per choice
of the student. It will be for 6 minutes.
2. A systematic dance performance in any Taal from the prescribed syllabus as per choice of
the examiner. It will be for 4 minutes.
3. Demonstration/performance of any Taal in Ekgun and Dugun layakaries. It will be for 4
minutes.
1. Student will be given some bols of the prescribed Taals He/She will have to recognise
two out of these. It will be for 2 minutes.
2. Demonstration /performance of any two Gat nikas and palta of Tatkar. It will be for 4
minutes.
SYLLABUS (PRACTICAL)
.I Systematic dance performance of the following Taals on the material given below: -
A) Teen Taal : (16 Matras)
One Thaat
One Amad
One Salami
Two Toras
One Kavit
One Tihai

One Paran
Two Paltas
B) Taal Rupak (7 Matras)
One Thaat
One Amad
One Salami
One Tihai
One Tukra
One Paltai
II. Advance Tatkar in single, Dugun and Chougun Laykaries in the Teen Taal, Rupak Taal.
III. Two Gat nikas in Teen Taal.
IV. Description of Dadra and Kehrva Taals.
Recognition of prescribed Taals through some Bol.

CLASS - XI

Music - GURMAT SANGEET

2024-2025

SYLLABUS (THEORY)

PART-A

1. Short Introduction of Gurmat Sangeet.
2. Introduction of instruments (Rabab and Tabla) used in Gurmat Sangeet
3. Definitions of the following :- Sangeet, Naad, Shruti, Swar, Saptak, Thaat, Raag, Aroh, Avroh,
Alankaar, Laya (Madhya, Drut, Vilambit), Taal, Avartan, Sam , Taali, Khalli, Matra, Sathai,
Antra, Taan, Vaadi, Samvadi, Anuvadi, Vivadi.
4. Life sketch and contribution towards Gurmat Sangeet of the following:
(i) Bhai Mardana
(ii) Gian Singh Abtabad
(iii) Bhai Samund Singh

PART-B

1. Description of prescribed Raags: Bilawal, Kalyan, Asa.

2. Notations of prescribed Taals (Teen Taal, Dadra and Kehrava) Dugun and Chougun Laykaries.

3. Recognition of prescribed Raags from given Swarsangities.

4. Recognition of signs of Swar lipi of Bhatkhande.

PAPER-B

PRACTICAL (GURMAT SANGEET)

STRUCTURE OF QUESTION PAPER

There should not be more than 9 (nine) students in a batch of practical examination. The question
paper will set by the examiner on the spot. While setting the question paper in practical, the
examiner must consider the syllabus in theory and will follow the following instructions.

1. Demonstration/performance of Shabad Gayan in any one Raag out of the prescribed
syllabus. The choice of the Raag will be done by the student. It will be for 6 minutes.

2. Demonstration/performance of Shabad Gagyan in any one Raag out of the syllabus. The
choice of the Raag will be done by the examiner. It will be for 4 minutes.

3. Demonstration of 'Taals' in Ekgun and Dugun layakaries by hand. It will be for 4 minutes.

4. Recognition of one Taal and one Raag out of the prescribed syllabus. It will be for 2 minutes.
5. Demonstration regarding Alankaar/Shandha/non detailed Raags. It will also be for 4
minutes.

SYLLABUS (PRACTICAL)

1. Singing of Gurbani Shabad according to traditional style in prescribed Raags: Bilawal, Kalyan ,
Asa.
2. Five Alankars (Sargam and Aakar) in each Raag: Bilawal and Kalyan.
3. Knowledge of prescribed Taals:- Teen Taal, Dadra and Keharva.
4. Singing of chhand and Pauri.
5. Knowledge of non detailed raags
(i) Bharav (ii) Bhoopali in terms of Aroh, Avrohi and definition.

CLASS - XI
MUSIC – INSTRUMENTAL
2024-2025
SYLLABUS (THEORY)
PART-A
1. Definitions:-
Sangeet, Dhvani, Alankar, Taal, Jhala, Aroh, Avroh, Pakar, Alaap, Toras.
2. Different bools of mijrab:- Akarsh prahar, Apakarsh prahar,
3. Vadi Swar, Samvadi swar, Anuvadiswar, Vivadi Swar, Varjit swar.
4. Life sketches:-
(i) Pt: Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande.
(ii) Sri Narinder Narula.
5. Classified the India music Instruments:- Tutt vad, sushir vad, Avnad vad,
Ghan vad.
6. My favourite subject Music.
7. Knowledge of music instrument:- Sitar, History and their body parts.
8. Naad, definition and types.
9. Gat:-Maseet Khani gat, Rajakhani gat

PAPER – B
PRACTICAL (MUSIC INSTRUMENTAL)
STRUCTURE OF QUESTION PAPER
There should not be more than 9 (nine) students in a batch of a practical
examination. The question paper will set by the examiner on the spot, while
setting the question paper in practical, the examiner must consider the
syllabus in theory and will follow the following instructions.

1. Demonstration/performance of any one Raag out of the prescribed syllabus. The
choice of the Raag will be done by the student. It will be for 6 minutes.

2. Demonstration/performance of one Raag out of the prescribed syllabus. The choice
of the Raag will be of the examiner. It will be for 4 minutes.

3. Demonstration of Taals in Ekgun and Dugun layakaries by hand. It will be for 4
minutes.

4. Recognition of one Taal and one Raag out of the prescribed syllabus. It will be for 2
minutes.

5. Demonstration regarding Alankaar/dhun/ national anthem. It will also be for 4
minutes.

SYLLABUS (PRACTICAL)
(a) Alankars in kalayan and Bilaval Thaats.

(b) Maseet Khani gat and Raja Khani gat with description, alap toras in following raags.
(1) Kalayan raag (2) Allhayia Bilawal
(3) Varinda Vani Sarang.
(c) Capability to demastrate the following taals with bols and matras by hand. In ikgun
and dugun layakaries.
(1) Dadra Taal (2) Teen Taal (3) Jhap Taal (4) Char Taal
(d) Dhun in Kalayan rag and Varinda Vani Sarang raag.
(e) National Anthem, rules notation.

N o t e: - T h e b o o k P u b l is h e d a n d P re s c r i b e d b y t h e P u n j a b S c ho o l E d u c a t i o n Board:-
Sangeet Vadan-11 (Instrumental)

CLASS - XI
MUSIC – TABLA
2024-2025
SYLLABUS (THEORY)

PART-A
( I) Definition of the following:-
Sangeet, Naad, Matra, Vibhag, Taal, Laya, Theka, Avartan, Sam, Taali, Khaali, Kayada, Laggi,
Mukhra, Mohra.
(ii) (a) Short History of Tabla.
(b) Merits and demerits of Tabla Player.
(c) Description of Tabla.
(d) Ten Varnas of Tabla.
(e) Principles of Tabla accompaninent with vocalist and instrumentalist.
(iii) Biographical sketches.
(a) Ustad Ahmad Jaan Thirkva.
(b) Pt. Anokhe Lal
(c) Pt. Krishan Maharaj
(d) U s t a d A l l a R a k h a . PART-B

(i) Description and comparison of Teen Taal, Tilwara, Jhap Taal, Sul Taal.
(ii) Recognition of prescribed Taals from the given Bols.
(iii) Two laggies in Kehrva and Dadra.
(iv) Notation of prescribed Taals along with Dugun and Chougun Laykaries.
(v) Notation of the following terms in Teentaal, Jhap Taal, Rupak Taal: One Kayada, two
Paltas, one Rela, one Tukra and one Tihai.

PAPER-B
PRACTICAL MUSIC (TABLA)
STR UCTURE OF QUESTION PAPER
There should not be more than 9 (nine) students in a batch of practical examination. The
question paper will set by the examiner on the spot. Whil e setting the question pa per in
practical, the examiner must consider the syllabus in theory and will follow t he following
instructions.
1. Demonstration/performance of Solo Vadan of any one Taal out of the prescribed syllabus.
The choice of the Taal will be done by the student. It will be for 6 minutes.
2. Demonstration/performance of Solo Vadan of any one Taal out of the prescribed syllabus.
The choice of the Taal will be done by the examiner. It will be for 4 minutes.
3. Demonstration of 'Taals' in Ekgun and Dugun layakaries by hand. It will be for 4
minutes.
4. Ability to play one laggi in any Taal out of the sylla bus. It will be for 2 minutes.
5. Ability to play Tabla with Lehra. It wil be for 4 Minutes.

PRACTICAL

(i) Systematic solo performance of the following Taals with Peshkar, Kayada, Palta, Tihai,
Tukra, Rela and Pakar: Teen Taal, Jhap Taal, Rupak Taal.
(ii) Two laggies in Dadra and Kehrva Taal.
(iii) To play simple Theka of the Ek Taal, Tilwara, Sul Taal.

(iv ) Ab il ity to pl ay Tab l a with Lehr a.
(v ) Ability to produce different bols of Taal by the examiner.
(v i) Padhant of Ikgun, Dugun and Chougun Laykaries of prescribed Taals and on Tabla.

CLASS - XI
MUSIC – VOCAL
2024-2025
SYLLABUS (THEORY)
Part-A

1.) Definitions:-Sangeet, Dunni, alankar, aroh, avroh, pakar, sargamgeet,
jatti, alaap, taal.
2.) Vadi swar, samvadi swar, Anuvadi swar, Vivadi swar, Varjit swar.
3.) Life sketches:-
(a) Proof: Sohan Singh
(b) D: Dalip Chander Bedi
4.) Knowledge of Patiala Gharana and Delhi Gharana.
5.) Classified the Indian music instruments. Tutt Vad, sushir vad, Avnad Vad, Ghan Vad.
6.) My favourite Subjet- Music.
7.) Naad, definition and types.
8.) Khayal, invention of khayal and their give gap types.
9.) Knowledge of Music Instrument: Tanpura:- History and their body parts.

PART-B
To write the nation, description of khayals in rags:-Kalayan, Allahiya Bilaval; Varinda vani sarang,
Notation of Talas, Teentaal, Jhap taal and chartaal along with Ikgun, and dugun Layakaries.

PAPER – B
PRACTICAL (MUSIC VOCAL)
STRUCTURE OF QUESTION PAPER
There should not be more than 9 (nine) students in a batch of a practical examination. The
question paper will set by th e examiner on the spot, while setting the question paper in
practical, the examiner must consider the syllabus in theory and will follow the following
instructions.
1. Demonstration/performance of any one Raag out of the prescribed syllabus. The choice of the
Raag will be done by the student. It will be for 6 minutes .

2. Demonstration/performance of any one Raag out of the prescribed syllabus. The choice of the
Raag will be of the examiner. It will be for 4 minutes.

3. Demonstration of 'Taals' in Ekgun and Dugun layakaries by hand. It will be for 4 minutes.

4. Recognition of one Taal and one Raag out of the prescribed syllabus. It will be for 2 minutes.

5. Demonstration regarding Alankaar/Shabad/Bhajn It will also be for 4 minutes.
SYLLABUS (PRACTICAL)
(1) Five- Five alankars in Kalayan and Bilaval Thaats.
(2) Chotta Khayal, alap, tans in Kalayan, Allhayia,Billaval Varinda Vani Sarang raags.
(3) Vadda Khayal in any Rags of your syllabus with alap and tans.
(4) Tunning of string of tanpura.
(5) In any raag of your syllabus; Bhajan, shabad, Patriotic song.
(6) Capability to demonstrate the following taals with bols and matras by hand in ikgun
and dugun layakaries.
(i) Dadra taal
(ii) Teen Taal
(iii) Jhap taal
(iv) Char taal
Note:- The book Published and Prescribed by the Punjab School Education Board:- Sangeet Gayan-11

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