CBSE Class 12 students can check here CARNATIC MUSIC (VOCAL) new syllabus 2024-25. We have updated CBSE class 12 CARNATIC Vocal syllabus as released by Central Board of Secondary Education. You can also download the CBSE class 12 syllabus pdf for CARNATIC MUSIC (VOCAL).
CBSE Class 12 CARNATIC MUSIC (VOCAL) Syllabus 2024-25
| A | History and Theory of Indian Music | No. of Periods |
| 1 (i) | An Out line Knowledge of the following Lakshana Grandhas
Sangita Saramrita, Sangita Sampradaya Pradarsini, Svaramelakalanidhi, Raga Vibodha, Brihaddesi. | 4 |
| (ii) | Short life sketch and contributions of the following: Annamacharya, Kshetrajna, Swati Tirunal, Gopalakrishna Bharati, Maha Vaidyanatha Iyer, Patanam Subramanya
Aiyar. Ramnad Srinivasa Iyenger, Mysore Vasudevachar. | 5 |
| (iii) | A study of musical forms:- Kriti, Padam, Javali, Tiruppugazh, Ragamalika. | 5 |
| (iv) | Detailed study of Manodharma Sangita | 5 |
| 2 | Definition and explanation of the following:- Janaka- Janyaragas, Bhashanga, Upanga, Varja, Vakra ragas, Arudi, Eduppu, Prabandham, Grama, Murchana, Jaati | 5 |
| 3 | Lakshanas of the ragas prescribed in practical activity | 5 |
| 4 | Candidates should be able to write in notation of the kirtana in the prescribed ragas. | 5 |
| 5. | Brief description of concert instruments, their construction techniques of playing. | 3 |
| 6 | Classification of Musical Instruments in general. | 3 |
| Total periods | 40 |
Exam Format
| Sr. No. | Topics | Marks |
| I | MCQ covering the whole syllabus | 6 marks |
| II (i) | Notation | 6 marks |
| (ii) | Raga Lakshanas | 6 marks |
| III (i) | Lakshana Granthas | 3 marks |
| (ii) | Contribution & life sketch of compose | 3 marks |
| IV (i) | Musical forms & Manodharma & angitha | 6 (2×3) |
| (ii) | Musical instruments in general description & contribution | |
| (iii) | Definition of technical terms | |
| Total | 30 Marks |
Practicals List
| B. | Practical Activities | No. of Periods |
| 1 | Ragas prescribed: Pantuvarali, Todi, Nata, Goula, Sri, Saveri, Kedaragaula, Purvikalyani, Mohanam, Keeravani, Ritigoula . | 30 |
| 2 | One varnam in Atatala in two degrees of speed. | 6 |
| 3 | Alapana of the ragas prescribed. | 18 |
| 4 | Compositions in authentic tradition atleast one each in the prescribe ragas covering musical forms, kritis, Padams, Javalis, Tillanas and Raga
malikas. | 09 |
| 5 | Niraval and kalpana svaras in Adi, Rupaka, and ChapuTalas in only first degree of speed. | 15 |
| 6 | One Simple Pallavi (R.T.P) in adi or Khanda Triputa Tala with Trikalam only. | 20 |
| 7 | Knowledge of tuning tambura. | 2 |
| Total Periods | 100 |
List of Topics for References
- Tuning of the Tambura/drone. The candidate should be asked to tune the Tambura to his/her Questions related to its structure, tonality, etc., may be asked.
- Varnam: One Ata Tala Varnam of the candidate’s choice in two degrees of speed, either entirely or in part may be
- A kriti of the candidate’s choice, may be asked along with Alapana, Niraval, and Kalpanasvaram.
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