CBSE Class 10 Sample Paper 2025 Solution for Carnatic Music Melodic, Percussion, Vocal

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CLASS 10
2025

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CARNATIC MUSIC
Melodic Instrument Code-032
MARKING SCHEME
CLASS X (2024-25)

One Theory Paper – 2 hrs Total Marks – 30

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

9. Candidates are expected to write the definition of Janya raga with suitable 2
examples of raga in a sentence or two.

Candidates need to name the Swarasthanas of the raga – Harikamboji

10. Candidates are expected to write the divisions/parts of Adi Tala with its unit 2
value of tala.

Explanation of parts or divisions of Varnam are expected .

11. The candidates need to write the name of Chakras in the first part of 72 2
mela.

Candidates need to differentiate jati swaram and geetam in a sentence or
two.

12. Explanation of the term Ghumki in a sentence of two is expected. 2

Candidates are expected to write the differences in playing melodic
instrument for solo performance and accompanying in a concert.

13. The candidates need to write the difference between two mridangam i.e. 2
Hecchu & Taggu ina sentence of two.

The Candidates are expected to write the difference between the ragas-
Sriranjani and Abhogi.

SECTION-C

14. The Candidates need to write the characteristic features of Ragas – Sudha 6
saveri in 50-40 words.

Candidates are expected to write only the first part of Varna- Pallavi,
Anupallavi and Chittaswaram

15. Candidates need to describe the arrangement of 72 mela karta scheme in 6
brief in 50 to 1000 words.

Candidates need to write a detailed note the construction and playing
technique of musical instruments of their choice.

CARNATIC MUSIC
PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS CODE-033
MARKING SCHEME
CLASS X (2024-25)

One Theory Paper – 2 hrs Total Marks – 30

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

9. Definition of the term Mohra is expected 2

Candidate needs to write the name of angas (parts or Divisions) in each
tala of sapta talas.

10. Explanation of Tani avartanam is expected in a sentence or two. 2

The definition of the term sollukattu in a sentence or two is expected.

11. Candidates need to write the difference between Pharan and Mohra 2

The candidates need to write briefly about the difference between Schools
of mridangam in a sentence or two.

12. Explanation of the term Ghumki in a sentence of two is expected. 2

Candidates are expected to write the names of masters (doyen) or GURU
who mastered the art of play in Mridangum.

13. The candidates need to write the difference between two mridangams i.e. 2
Hecchu & Taggu in sentence of two.

Candidates need to write the 16-minute divisions of talas.
SECTION-C

14. Candidates need to write the construction of opted instrument of their 6
choice in the course, with the help of a diagram in 50-40 words.

Description on the style of playing Tani avartanam and accompanying to
music rendering in a concert is expected in 50- 100 words.

15. Candidates need to write the life sketch and contribution of Palani 6
Subramniya Pillai

Description of the role of percussion instrument in a music concert in 50 –
100 words.

CARNATIC MUSIC
Vocal Code-031
MARKING SCHEME
CLASS X (2024-25)

One Theory Paper – 2 hrs Total Marks – 30

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

9. Definition of the term “Audava” with suitable examples are expected in a 2
sentence or two.

Explanation of upangas raga with suitable examples are expected in a
sentence or two.
10. Description of katapayadi scheme of 72 mela kanta is expected in few 2
sentences.

Description on the Second part of 72 mela karta in few sentences are
expected.

11. Explanation of the musical form-Tana Varnam is expected with is all 2
angas.

The candidates need to mention the terms of decorative Angas of Kritis in
few sentences.

12. Definition of Shadava with suitable examples are expected. 2

Explanation of Ubhaya Vakra Raga with an example is expected.

13. Definition of swarakshara with example is expected in a sentence or two. 2

Candidates need to write the Name of swara sthanas in the raga kambhoji

SECTION-C

14. The characteristic features of the raga-keeravani is expected in 50-100 6
words.

Description on the style of playing Tani Avartanam and accompanying to
music rendering in 50-100 words

15. Candidates need to write the life sketch and contribution of palani 6
subramiya pillai

Description of the role of percussion instrument in a music concert in 50-
100 words

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