CBSE Class 9 Carnatic Music (Percussion Instruments) Syllabus 2022-23 includes Definition of the following terms : Tala, Laya, Avartana, Kala, Kaala, Graha (Atita – Anagata – Sama), Sangeetam etc for the session 2022 – 2023. Here is the detailed syllabus. To download class 9 Carnatic Music (Percussion Instruments) CBSE latest sample question papers for the 2023 exams, please install the myCBSEguide App which is the best mobile app for CBSE students. The myCBSEguide app not only provides you the CBSE class 9 Carnatic Music (Percussion Instruments) model question papers but it also provides class 9 Carnatic Music (Percussion Instruments) chapter-wise test papers, class 9 Carnatic Music (Percussion Instruments) best revision notes and other study material for class 9 Carnatic Music (Percussion Instruments) students.
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CBSE Class – 9
Carnatic Music (Percussion Instruments) (Code No. 033)
(Syllabus 2022-23)
Theory
Marks: 30
Time: 2 Hours
| Sr. No. | Topic | Periods |
| 1 | Definition of the following terms : Tala, Laya, Avartana, Kala, Kaala, Graha (Atita – Anagata – Sama), Sangeetam, Svara, Raga, Alankara, Arohana, Avarohana, | 08 |
| 2 | Brief history of Carnatic music with reference to Purandara Dasa, Tyagaraja, Muthuswamy, Dikshitar and Syama Sastry. | 08 |
| 3 | Basic knowledge of opted instrument. Minute Nuances of playing Techniques is deleted | 08 |
| 4 | Description and writing notation of sollukattus in Adi,Rupakam talas and its varieties. | 08 |
| 5 | Brief lakshanas of musical forms – Geetam Svarajati, Varnam. | 04 |
| 6 | Basic knowledge of Mohra, Korvai, Kuraippu & Pharan. | 04 |
| Total Periods | 40 |
Format for Examination for Class – 9
Theory
Marks: 30
Time: 2 Hours
| Sr. No | Topics | Marks |
| I | Six MCQ based on all the above mentioned topic | (1{tex}\times{/tex}6) 6 Marks |
| II (i) | Construction and playing techniques of opted percussion instrument (Compulsory) | 6 Marks |
| (ii) | Writing in notation, the Sollukattus for Adi/Roopakam/Chapu Talas (Compulsory) | 6 Marks |
| III (i) | Life and contribution of any one of the composers mentioned in topic II. | 3 Marks |
| (ii) | Briefly explain the lakshanas of any two of the Musical form from topic V | 3 Marks |
| IV (i) | Writing short – notes on three technical terms from the syllabus | 3 Marks |
| (ii) | Basic principle from the topic VI | 3 Marks |
Note: Examiner should give internal choice for all the question set up. Question No. 2 & 3 are compulsory
Practical
Max. Marks : 70
| Sr. No. | Topics | Periods |
| 1 | Ability to recite Sollukattus for the prescribed one tala and in one speed. | 20 |
| 2 | Ability to play Sollukattus (simple) in Adi, Rupaka. | 20 |
| 3 | Knowledge of the Sapta Tala Alankaras in three degrees of speed. | 20 |
| 4 | Basic knowledge of the construction and playing techniques adopted in the instrument opted. | 15 |
| 5 | Basic technical knowledge adopted for Mridangam play and short bouts of accompanying in the format of Tattakaramas for Janta Svaras, Patterns, alankarams, geetam | 25 |
| Total Periods | 160 |
Practical
Max. Marks : 70
| Sr. No. | Topics | Marks |
| 1 | Reciting of Sollukattus for the prescribed one tala in one speed. | 10 |
| 2 | Ability to play simple Sollukattus for Adi, Roopaka | 10 |
| 3 | Questions based on the Sapta tala alankaras. | 10 |
| 4 | Questions based on the construction and playing techniques adopted in instrument opted | 6 |
| 5 | Ability to explain the special technical knowledge, employed in Mridangam and following it up with Tattakaram accompariment for Janta Swaras, Alankaras, Geetam | 14 |
| Total Marks | 50 Marks | |
| Internal Assessment | 20 Marks | |
| Total 70 Marks | ||