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S. S. L. C. EXAMINATION, MARCH / APRIL, 2020

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: 30. 03. 2020 ] 98-E
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Date : 30. 03. 2020 ] CODE NO. : 98-E

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Subject : CARNATIC MUSIC / HINDUSTANI MUSIC — THEORY
& / Regular Fresh & Regular Repeater

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( CARNATIC MUSIC )
I. Multiple Choice : 8 ×1=8
1. The 'Gandharva Gaana', which is presently not in use, is
(A) Bhakti Sangeetha (B) Maarga Sangeetha
(C) Deshi Sangeetha (D) Sugama Sangeetha.
Ans. : (B) Maarga Sangeetha 1

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2. The Raga having anyaswara is

(A) Upanga raga (B) Sampoorna raga

(C) Janaka raga (D) Bhashanga raga.

Ans. : (D) Bhashanga raga. 1

3. The swarawali in which swaras come in pairs is

(A) Sarale Varase (B) Datu Varase

(C) Janti Varase (D) Taggu Sthayi Varase.

Ans. : (C) Janti Varase 1

4. A similarity found in both Carnatic and Hindustani system is

(A) Saptha swaras (B) Saptha talas

(C) Compositions (D) Instruments.

Ans. : (A) Saptha swaras 1

5. There are ten aksharas in Mishra Jathi Jhampetala, because its laghu
has

(A) four aksharas (B) five aksharas

(C) seven aksharas (D) nine aksharas.

Ans. : (C) seven aksharas 1

6. A similarity between kruthi and keerthane is

(A) Chitteswara (B) Pallavi-anupallavi

(C) Dhatu (D) Sangathi.

Ans. : (B) Pallavi-anupallavi 1

7. Tyagarajar's compositions are compared to Drakshapaka, because his

compositions

(A) have more sangatis (B) are simple and contentful

(C) are tough (D) are in sanskrit language.

Ans. : (B) are simple and contentful 1

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8. Veena is called a thatha instrument because it

(A) is made of wood
(B) is a main instrument
(C) is a Carnatic musical instrument
(D) produces musical sound by it's strings.
Ans. : (D) produces musical sound by it strings. 1

II. Answer the following questions in a sentence each : 8 ×1=8

9. How many melakartha ragas are there in Carnatic Music ?
Ans. : There are seventy two (72) melakartha ragas in Carnatic music. 1
10. Which are Prakruthi swaras ?
Ans. :
Shadja (Sa) and Panchama (Pa) are the Prakruthi swaras. 1

11. Write the angas (talanga) of Jhampetala.

Ans. :
The talanga (anga) of Dhruvatala is 1 Laghu 1 Anudhrutha 1 Dhrutha
OR
IUO 1

12. Who is the Deity (aradhya daiva) of Shamashastrigal ?

Ans. :
'Bangaru Kamakshi' is the Deity (Aradhya Daiva) of Shamashastrigal. 1
13. What are avanaddha instruments ?
Ans. :
Avanaddha instruments are the musical instruments made by tieing
with leather. Rythem instruments are avanadha instruments. 1
14. How do you recognize the tarasthayi swaras ?
Ans. :
Tara Sthayi swaras are recognized by showing (putting) a dot(.) on the
swaras.
. . . .
SRGMPDN SRGM…
Tara sthayi swaras 1

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15. Mention a difference between Oudava raga and Shadava raga ?
Ans. :
Oudava raga has 5-5 swaras in its arohana and avarohana ( ascending
and descending) where as shadava raga has 6-6 swaras. 1
16. Mayamalavagowla is a Sampoorna raga. Why ?
Ans. :
Maya malava Gowla Raga has seven swaras (Saptha Swaras ) in its
arohana and avarohana. So it is called a Sampoorna raga. 1
III. Answer the following questions in two to three sentences each :
7 × 2 = 14
17. Mention two differences between Carnatic music and Hindustani music.
Ans. :
Carnatic music Hindustani music
1. Sixteen swaras are there in 1. There are twelve swaras in
one sthayi in this system. one sthayi in this system.
2. Janaka and Janya system in 2. Raga-Ragini and thaat
classification of Raga is there systems are there in this
in this system. system. 2
18. Write the first Sarale in second and third speed in Swaralipi.
Ans. :
.
First Sarale S R G M | P D | N S ||
.
S N D P | M G | R S ||
in second degree of speed
. .
S R G M P D N S | S N D P | M G R S ||
in third degree of speed
. .
S R G M P D N S S N D P M G R S|
. .
S R G M P D N S | S N D P M G R S || 2

19. What is the reason for Akkamahadevi to leave her husband ?

Ans. :
Kaushika, the husband of Akkamahadevi broke the conditions of her.
So she left her husband. 2

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20. Flute is a Sushira instrument. Why ?

Ans. :

Flute produces musical sound by wind or air. So it is a Sushira

instrument. 2

21. How is Mecha Kalyani different from Dheerasankarabharana ?

Ans. :

Though Mecha Kalyani resembles Dheera Shankara bharana in swaras,

it differs by Madhyama. Mecha Kalyani has prati madhyama where as

Dheera Shankararabharana has Shuddha Madhyama. 2

22. Classify the following instruments into Thatha, Sushira, Avanaddha and

Ghana :

(i) Mrudanga (ii) Violin

(iii) Ghatam (iv) Harmonium.

Ans. :

The

Thatha Sushira Avanaddha Ghana

Voilin Harmonium Mrudangam Ghatam 2

23. Write two differences between Hamsadhwani and Mohana ragas.

Ans. :

Hamsadhwani Mohana
. .
1) SRGPNS 1) SRGPDS
. .
SNPGRS SDPGRS

2) 29th mela Dheera Shankara 2) 28th mela Harikambhoji

Bharana Janya Janya. 2

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IV. Answer the following questions in brief :

24. Design the Alankara of Chaturashra Jathi rupaka tala in swaralipi.

Ans. :

Chaturasha Jathi Rupaka Tala

Talanga : 1 Dhrutha 1 Laghu.

Symbol : 0|

Aksharas : 2 + 4 = 6

0 |
S R | S R G M ||
R G | R G M P ||
G M | G M P D ||
M P | M P D N ||
.
P D | P D N S ||
. .
S N | S N D P ||
N D | N D P M ||
D P | D P M G ||
P M | P M G R ||
4
M G | M G R S ||

25. Explain the relationship of the origin of music with the nature.

Ans. :

Nature has a bondage with fine arts. Nature is the first music

teacher (Guru) of human being. He found a rythm and a tempo following

the melodious sounds of birds, trees, rivers etc. and started singing in his

own language with clapping. Thus music has a relationship with nature. 6

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( HINDUSTANI MUSIC )

I. Multiple Choice : 8 ×1=8

1. Bheem Sen Joshi, who got 'Bharat Ratna', was a great

(A) Carnatic musician (B) Folk musician

(C) Hindustani classical musician (D) Dramatist.

Ans. : (C) Hindustani classical musician 1

2. Carnatic music is called Dakshinadi Sangeetha becasue

(A) this music is developed in South India

(B) this music is developed in Karnataka

(C) this music is developed in North India

(D) this music is in practice in all South part of the world.

Ans. : (A) this music is developed in South India 1

3. The Janaka Raga which is helpful for the classification of Ragas is

(A) Thaat raga (B) Vakra raga

(C) Ragini raga (D) Oudava-oudava raga.

Ans. : (A) Thaat raga 1

4. The Pakkad swara of Bhoop raga is

(A) Ma Ga, Ma Da Ni Da Ma Ga Sa
(B) Ga Re, Pa Ga Re, Ga Re Sa Da
. Sa
(C) Da
. Pa Ga Pa Ga Re
(D) Ni Pa Ma Re Ni
. Sa.
Ans. : (B) Ga Re, Pa Ga Re, Ga Re Sa Da
. Sa 1

5. If the Shuddha nishad of the Rag Patdeep becomes Komal Nishad, then
the Raga becomes
(A) Bheempalas (B) Bhageshree
(C) Kapi (D) Brundavani.
Ans. : (A) Bheempalas 1

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6. A small vertical line is given on Madhyama in Swaralipi. Because it is

(A) Shuddha Madhyama (B) Teevra Madhayama

(C) Meend swara (D) Kan swara.

Ans. : (B) Teevra Madhayama 1

7. Avanaddha instrument means

(A) Percussion instrument (B) string instrument

(C) wind instrument (D) metal instrument.

Ans. : (A) Percussion instrument 1

8. Music learners should practice swaras for

(A) Physical body growth

(B) the knowledge of swara and swarasthana

(C) supporting their music practices

(D) curing mental diseases.

Ans. : (B) the knowledge of swara and swarasthana 1

II. Answer the following questions in a sentence each : 8 ×1=8

9. Name the Shruthi instrument used in both systems of Indian music.

Ans. :

Tamburi is the instrument used as shruthi vadya in both the system of

Indian classical music. 1

10. Shehnai is called a Sushira instrument. Give reason.

Ans. :

Shehnai produces musical sound by wind or air. So it is called a

'Sushira instrument'. 1

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11. What is the reason for Panchakshari Gawai to found Sri Kumareshwara
Krupa Poshitha Sangeetha Sahitya Vidyalaya ?

Ans. :

Panchakshari Gawai founded Sri Kumareshwara Krupa Poshitha

Sangeetha Sahitya Vidyalaya to provide free music education to blind,
orphan and poor children. 1

12. Which Gharanas did Basavaraja Rajguru achieve in ?

Ans. :

Basavaraja Rajaguru achieved in Gwaliar, Kirana and Patiala gharana. 1

13. Why is Bhairav called a Uttaranga Pradhana raga ?

Ans. :

The vadi swara komal daivatha comes in uttaranga in Bhairav raga. So

this raga is called Uttaranga Pradhana raga. 1

14. What is Chakravaka of Carnatic music called in Hindustani music ?

Ans. :

Chakravaka is called as 'Ahir bhairav' in Hindustani music. 1

15. Malkauns raga is called 'Oudava-Oudava' raga. Give reason.

Ans. :

The arohana and avarohana of Malkauns has 5-5 swaras. So this raga
is called 'Oudava-Oudava' raga. 1

16. Mention a main difference found in arohana and avarohana of the raga
Jeevanpuri.

Ans. :

There is no rishabha in arohana but there are seven swaras in

avarohana of the raga Jeevanpuri. 1

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III. Answer the following questions in two to three sentences each :

7 × 2 = 14

17. Write two similarities found in both Carnatic music and Hindustani
music systems.

Ans. :

a) Tamburi is the Shruthivadya in both the systems.

b) Saptha swaras are the basic swaras to both the systems.

c) Mandra, Madhya and Tara sapthakas are used in both the

systems. 2

18. Lipi (notation) is necessary for music. Why ?

Ans. :
Music is also a language of different kinds of raga, tala and swaras.
There are many different compositions. To recognise, read and
understand these compositions, ragas, talas and swaras, we need
number, symbol and code of swara, talanga and symbol of tala etc. It is
necessary to retain our music to the next generation. Hence Lipi
(notation) is necessary for music. 2
19. Music is a 'Shravana Sadhana Vidya' (audio-based branch of
education). Why ?
Ans. :
The very basic skill of a music learner is listening. We understand
musical sounds of notes only through ears. The overall music learning
is mainly related to listening. So it is a 'Shravana Sadhana Vidya'.
( Audio-based branch of education ) 2

20. String instruments differ from avanaddha instruments. How ?

Ans. :

Avanaddha instruments are made of leather. These instruments are

purely percussions. But string instruments are the instruments which
produce musical notes by strings. Thus string instruments differ from
avanaddha instruments. 2

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21. Write a difference between Dadara tala and Keharuva tala.

Ans. :

Dadara tala Keharuva tala

1. There are six matras. 1. There are eight matras.

2. 'Husi' is shown on 2. 'Husi' is shown on

4th matra. 5th matra.

3. Khanda of this tala is like 3. Khanda of this tala is like

3-3. 4-4.

4. Theka of this tala is 4. Theka of this tala.

Dha Dhi Na | Dha Ge Na Thi |

Dha Thi Na. Na Ka Dhi Na. 2

22. Chota Khayal singing differ from bada khayal singing. How ?

Ans. :

Bada khayal singing begins with Vilambith laya (slow tempo). This
composition proves the command and hold of the artist on the raga. But
Chota Khayal is small and brisk composition which goes with fast
tempo ( dhruth laya ). Chota khayal showers a lot of thaans. This
supports to sing Thaan swara malika, gamak etc. So chota khayal
differs from bada khayal. 2

23. Classify the following ragas into thaat ragas and oudava-sampoorna
ragas :

a) Bilaval b) Kapi

c) Bageshree d) Bheempalas.

Ans. :

Thaat Raga Oudava Sampoorna Raga

Bilawal, Kapi Bageshri, Bheempalas. 2

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IV. Answer the following questions in brief :

24. Hindustani music is different from Carnatic music. How ?
Ans. :
Hindustani music is developed in North India. The bandishes, drupad,
Dhamar, Tumri, Tappa, Horigeeth, Tarana, Bhajan, Ghazals used in
this system are composed in the languages like Brijj, Hindi, Gujarati,
Punjabi and etc.
The ten thaats and Raga-Ragini ragas of this system are different from
melakartha ragas of Carnatik music system.
The 12 swaras of Hindustani system are simpler than the 16 swaras of
Carnatic music. This music is a raga Pradhana. Badakhayal and
Chotakhayal singing supports the singer to have a command on the
raga. Tan, tanswara, gamak, avirbhava, Tirobhava are the supportive
compositions to light music and cine music. Thus Hindustani music is
different from Carnatic music. 4

25. Write the Swarageethe of raga Durga with swara prasthara.

Ans. :
Swarageethe of the Raga Durga :

Sthayi

0 3  2
Re Dha Sa –
Dha – Ma Pa Dha Dha Pa Ma Ma – Re Sa .
.
Sa Re Ma Pa Dha Sa Dha Pa Ma Pa Dha Pa Ma Ma Re Sa

Antara

0 3  2

. . . . .
Dha Ma Pa Dha Sa Dha Sa – Dha Sa Re Sa Dha Pa Ma –
6
. . . . . . . . .
Dha Sa Re Ma Re Sa Dha Sa Re Sa Dha Sa Dha Pa Ma Pa

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