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1 File Ref.No.5212/GA - IV - B2/2013/CU UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT Abstract BA Programme in Music - CUCBCSS UG Admission - Corrections made in the Syllabus - Approved - Implemented with effect from 2014 Admissions - Orders Issued G & A - IV - B U.O.No. 6492/2015/Admn Dated, Calicut University.P.O, Read:-1. UO No.3797/2013/CU dated (CBCSS UG Modified Regulations) (File ref no.13752/gaiv J SO/ 2013/CU) 2. UO No.1838/2015/Admn dated UO Note no /EX-I-ASST-3/2015/PB dated dated from the Chairman, Board of Studies in Music 5. Orders of the Vice Chancellor in file of even number dated ORDER The Modified Regulations of Choice Based Credit Semester System for UG Curriculum with effect from 2014 Admission under the University of Calicut was implemented vide paper read first above. Vide paper read second the Scheme and Syllabus of BA Music under CUCBCSS in the University was implemented with effect from 2014 Admission. Vide paper read third the EX-1 Section, Pareeksha Bhavan pointed out various anomalies in the Syllabus of BA Music CUCBCSS 2014 Admission. Vide paper read fourh, the Chairman, Board of Studies in Music forwarded the Corrected version of the Syllabus, correcting the anomalies pointed out by EX-1 Section, Pareeksha Bhavan. The Corrections effected are: 1. The Total Marks of all Programmes has been fixed as The Course codes of all papers are changed as per the directions of the University. 3. All courses coming under Open Course are Practicals. 4. The Examinations for the Complementary courses of I & III Semesters shall be conducted along with the II & IV Semesters. 5. The Model Question Papers of Vocal, Veena and Violin are attached with the Syllabus. 6. The Core course Theory for Vocal, Veena, and Violin programmes are common except the Core Course -VIII of the V Semester.

2 Vide paper read fifth, the Vice Chancellor has given orders to upload the Corrected version of the syllabus of BA Music CUCBCSS 2014 ( Vocal, Veena, Violin,Mridangam) in the website. Orders are issued accordingly. 1. The Total Marks of all Programmes has been fixed as The Course codes of all papers are changed as per the directions of the University. 3. All courses coming under Open Course are Practicals. 4. The Examinations for the Complementary courses of I & III Semesters shall be conducted along with the II& IV Semesters. 5. The Model Question Papers of Vocal, Veena and Violin are attached with the Syllabus. 6. The Core course Theory for Vocal, Veena, and Violin programmes are common except the Core Course -VIII of the V Semester. UO read second above stands modified to this extent. ((The UO along with the Corrected Syllabus is uploaded in the Website) Usha K Deputy Registrar To 1. The Principals of Government Chittur College / Chembai Memorial Government Music College, HOD, School of Drama 2. The Director, SDE 3. PS to VC/PVC/ PA to Registrar/CE/EX IV Section/EG Section/Director SDE/ CDC DR/AR /DR and AR - BA Branch/SDE/SDE Exam Branch/Library/Information Centres/SF/DF/FC Forwarded / By Order Section Officer

3 File Ref.No.5212/GA - IV - B2/2013/CU UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT Abstract BA Programme in Music - CUCBCSS UG Admission - Scheme and Syllabus - Approved - Implemented with effect from 2014 Admissions - Orders Issued G & A - IV - B U.O.No. 1838/2015/Admn Dated, Calicut University.P.O, Read:-1.-UO, No. 3797/2013/CU dated (CBCSS UG Modified Regulations ) (File.ref.no /GAIV J SO /2013/ CU) 2. UO. No 5180/2014/Admn, dated (CBCSS UG Revised Regulations )(File ref.no /GAIV J SO/2013/CU) 3. Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Studies in Music held on , item number 2 and Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Studies in Music held on , item number 1 4. Minutes of the Meeting of the Faculty of Fine Arts held on , item number 1 5. Minutes of the Meeting of the Academic Council held on , item number II A ORDER The Modified Regulations of Choice Based Credit Semester System for UG Curriculum with effect from 2014 admission under the University of Calicut was implemented vide paper read first above. The Revised CUCBCSS UG Regulations has been implemented with effect from 2014 admission for all UG Programmes under CUCBCSS in the University vide paper read second above. The Board of Studies in Music vide paper read third discussed the Syllabus of BA Music CUCBCSS 2014 Admission and unanimously finalised and approved the BA Music CUCBCSS Syllabus 2014 admission and decided to implement the same from 2014 admission. Vide paper read fourth the Faculty of Fine Arts approved the Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Studies in Music held on and and the BA Music CUCBCSS Syllabus 2014 admission.

4 Vide paper read fifth, the Academic Council Meeting held on vide item No. II.A. approved the Minutes of the Meeting of the Faculty of Fine Arts held on Sanction has therefore been accorded for implementing the Scheme and Syllabus of BA Music under CUCBCSS in the University with effect from 2014 Admission. Orders are issued accordingly. (The Syllabus is available in the Website: University of Calicut.info) Muhammed S Deputy Registrar To 1. The Principals of Government Chittur College / Chembai Memorial Government Music College, HOD, School of Drama 2. The Director, SDE 3. PS to VC/PVC/ PA to Registrar/CE/EX IV Section/EG Section/Director SDE/DR and AR - BA Branch/SDE/SDE Exam Branch/Library/Information Centres/SF/DF/FC Forwarded / By Order Section Officer

5 UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT SCHEME AND SYLLABUS CUCBCSS-UG-MUSIC PROGRAMMES (VOCAL, VEENA, VIOLIN AND MRIDANGAM) 2014 ADMISSION ONWARDS

6 UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT B. A. MUSIC(VOCAL) PROGRAMME COURSE DETAILS Sem Course Title Hrs/ Week Credit Exam Hrs Total Credit Exter nal Inter nal Total Marks I II III IV V VI Common Course Common Course Common Course Core Course 1 (Practical) st Complementary 1 (Instrumental)(Prac.)* nd Complementary 1 (Theory)* Common Course Common Course Common Course Core Course 2 (Practical) st Complementary 2 (Instrumental)(Prac.)* nd Complementary 2 (Theory)* Common Course Common Course Core Course 3 (Theory) Core Course 4 (Practical) st Complementary 3 (Instrumental)(Prac.)* nd Complementary 3 (Theory)* Common Course Common Course Core Course 5 (Theory) Core Course 6 (Practical) st Complementary 4 (Instrumental)(Prac.)* nd Complementary 4 (Theory)* Core Course 7 (Theory) Core Course 8(Theory) Core Course 9 (Practical) Core Course 10 (Practical) Core Course 11 (Practical) Open Course(Practical) Core Course 12 (Theory) % 20% 100 Core Course 13 (Practical) % 20% 100 Core Course 14 (Practical) % 20% 100 Core Course 15 (Practical) % 20% 100 Course Work/ Project Work Total % 20% 3000 Course Credits TOTAL COMMON COURSES TOTAL CORE COURSE (10Pr. + 5Th.) =62 TOTAL COMPLIMENTARY COURSES(4Pr.+4 Th.) 8 8+8=16 TOTAL OPEN COURSE 1 2 TOTAL COURSE WORK/ 1 2 PROJECT WORK TOTAL

7 UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT SCHEME OF EXAMINATION &MARK DISTRIBUTION B.A.MUSIC (VOCAL) PROGRAMME CUCBCSS UG 2014 SEMESTER I Sl Course Code Course Title Course Type Credits Marks Total No Internal External Credits 1. MVo IB 01 Foundation Course -I Core Course I (Practical-I) MVo IC 01 Preliminary 1 st Complementary MVo IC 02 Exercises - I General Introduction to Music I - (Instrumental) 2 nd Complimentary I - (Theory) Credits SEMESTER II Sl Course Code Course Title Course Type Credits Marks Total No Internal External Credits 1. MVo IIB 02 Foundation Course - II Core Course II (Practical-II) MVo IIC 01 Preliminary 1 st Complementary MVo IIC 02 Exercises - II History of Music - I II - (Instrumental) 2 nd Complimentary II - (Theory) Credits SEMESTER III Sl Course Code Course Title Course Type Credits Marks Total No Internal External Credits 1. MVo IIIB 03 Musicology - I Core Course III (Theory) MVo IIIB 04 Varnams & Kritis Core Course IV MVo IIIC 01 - I Varnas (Practical-III) 1 st Complementary Credits III - (Instrumental) 4. MVo III C 02 History of Music - II 2 nd Complimentary III - (Theory)

8 SEMESTER IV Sl Course Code Course Title Course Type Credits Marks Total No Internal External Credits 1. MVo IVB 05 Musicology - II Core Course V (Theory) MVo IVB 06 Varnas and Kritis Core Course VI MVo IV C01 - II Simple Kritis (Practical-IV) 1 st Complementary Credits IV - (Instrumental) 4. MVo IVC 02 Music of Kerala 2 nd Complimentary IV - (Theory) SEMESTER V Sl Course Code Course Title Course Type Credits Marks Total No Internal External Credits 1. MVo VB 07 Musicology - III Core Course VII (Theory) MVo VB 08 Musicology-IV Core Course-VIII MVo VB 09 Kritis - I (Theory) Core Course IX Credits (Practical - V) 4. MVo VB 10 Kritis- II Core Course - X (Practical - VI) 5. MVo VB 11 Group Kritis Core Course - XI (Practical VII) 6. MVo VD Open Course(Practical) SEMESTER VI Sl Course Code Course Title Course Type Credits Marks Total No Internal External Credits 1. MVo VIB 12 Musicology - V Core Course XII (Theory) MVo VIB 13 Raga Alapana Core Course XIII MVo VIB 14 Niraval and (Practical VIII) Core Course - XIV Credits Kalpana Swara (Practical - IX) 4. MVo VIB 15 Pallavi Core Course - XV (Practical X) 5. MVo VIB 16 CourseWork/ Project Record CREDIT & MARK DISTRIBUTION

9 Credit and Mark distribution for B.A.MUSIC Programmes with Practicals (VOCAL, VEENA, VIOLIN, & MRIDANGAM) Subject Sem Common Course Core Course Complementary Course*** Open Total Compl - I Compl - II Course English Additional Language Theory & Practicals Instru mental Theory I * 2* 2 18 II * 2* 2 20 III * 2* 2 19 IV * 2* 2 20 V 3 3 5* 5* 5* 2 23 VI 3 5* 5* 5* 2** 20 Total Credits 64 Credits 2 Credits Credits (400 Marks) (1550 Marks) 8 8 ( 50 Marks) ( Credits Marks) (400 Marks) 120 B.A. Music * Practical ** Project 38 Credits (1000 Marks) 82 Credits(2000 Marks) 120 *** Examinations for the Complementary Courses will be conducted at the end of even Semesters -II&IV Total Marks 3000 UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT

10 B. A. MUSIC PROGRAMME -- SYLLABUS 2014 ADMISSIONS ONWARDS B. A. MUSIC (VOCAL) I SEMESTER CORE COURSE I COURSE CODE: MVo IB 01 PRACTICAL I FOUNDATION COURSE I 1. Alankaras in 5 of the following ragas a. Sankarabharanam b. Kalyani c. Mohanam d. Hamsadhvani e. Abhogi 2. Geetham 4 3. Jathiswaram 1 4. Adi tala varnam st COMPLIMENTARY I PRILIMINARY EXERCISES I COURSE CODE: MVo IC 01 (For students of Veena,Violin And Mridangam Programmes who opted Vocal as I st Complemenatry) 1. Preliminary svara exercises a. Sarali varisas b. Janda varisas c. Madhyasthayi varisas 2 ND COMPLEMENTARY I COURSE CODE : MVo IC 02

11 GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC 1. Place of music in life 2. Distinctive features of Indian Music 3. Major seats of music a. Tanjore b. Madras 4. Technical terms and their explanations. a. Nadam b. Sruti c. Svaram Svara nomenclature d. Sthayi e. Tala Sapta talas and their angas, Shadangas. 5. Musical forms a. Geetham b. Jathisvaram c. Swarajathi 6. Construction, method of tuning and playing technique of Tambura. 7. Ragalakshana: a. Mayamalavagaula b. Mohanam c. Hamsadhwani. 7. Life sketch and contributions of the following vaggeyakaras a. Jayadeva b. Annamacharya c. Purandaradasa II SEMESTER

12 CORE COURSE II COURSE CODE : MVo IIB 02 PRACTICAL II FOUNDATION COURSE II 1. Swarajathi 1 2. Lakshanageetham 1 3. Adi tala varnam 2 4. Simple kritis in the following ragas a. Hamsadhvani b. Chakravakam c. Vasanta d. Hindolam e. Kedaram 1 st COMPLIMENTARY II PRELIMINARY EXERCISES II COURSE CODE: MVo IIC 01 (For students of Veena,Violin And Mridangam Programmes who opted Vocal as I st Complemenatry) 1. Sapta tala alankaras in two degrees of speeds. 2. Geethams 2 a. Malahari b. Mohanam 2 nd COMPLEMENTARY II COURSE CODE : MVo IIC 02

13 1. Trayodasa lakshanas of ragas. HISTORY OF MUSIC I 2. Tala Shodasha angas, Scheme of 35 and 175 talas and Varieties of Chappu talas. 3. Minor seats of music a. Mysore b. Thiruvananthapuram c. Thirupathi 4. Musical forms a. Varnam b. Keerthanam 5. Classification of musical instruments Stringed, Wind, and Percussion. 6. Construction of Veena and Violin 7. Life sketch and contributions of Musical Trinity Saint Tyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar and Syamasasthri 8. Folk music out line knowledge of folk music in general, their characteristics, and its varieties. 9. Lakshanas of the following ragas: a. Chakravakam b. Hindolam c. Vasanta d. Kedaram III SEMESTER

14 CORE COURSE III COURSE CODE : MVo IIIB 03 MUSICOLOGY I 1. Scheme of 72 melas a. Application of Kadapayadi formula b. Application of Bhutasankhya 2. Raga classification a. Janaka-Janya b. Upanga-Bhashanga c. Varjya-Vakra d. Nishadantya, Dhaivatantya and Panchamantya General classification of ragas a. Ghana, Naya, Desya b. Karnataka, desya c. Sudha, Chayalaga, Sankeerna d. Classification based on Kampita svaras e. Mitra ragas f. Ganakala niyama 3. Lakshanas of the following ragas a. Bilahari b. Arabhi c. Khamas d. Bowli e. Natta f. Madhyamavati g. Ritigowla h. Suddha dhanyasi CORE COURSE IV COURSE CODE : MVo IIIB 04

15 PRACTICAL III VARNAMS AND KRITIS 1. Adi tala varnam Ata tala varnam 1 2. Kritis in the following ragas a. Bilahari b. Arabhi c. Bowli d. Khamas e. Natta f. Madhyamavathi g. Mohanam h. Ritigowla i. Suddha Dhanyasi 1 st COMPLIMENTARY III COURSE CODE : MVo IIIC 01 VARNAS (For students of Veena,Violin And Mridangam Programmes who opted Vocal as I st Complemenatry) 1. Adi tala varnams a. Mohanam b. Abhogi 2 nd COMPLEMENTARY III

16 COURSE CODE : MVo IIIC 02 HISTORY OF MUSIC II 1. Raga classification in ancient music Grama, murchana and jathi. 2. Lakshana grandhas a. Natyasastra b. Sangeetharatnakara c. Chaturdandiprakasika d. Sangrahachudamani 3. Development of musical scales 4. Life sketch and Contributions of a. Pattanam Subrahmanya Iyer b. Poochi Srinivasa Iyengar c. Maha Vaidyanatha Iyer IV SEMESTER CORE COURSE V COURSE CODE : MVo IVB 05 MUSICOLOGY II 1. Detailed knowledge of Notation 2. Dasavidha and Panchadasa Gamakas 3. Musical forms a. Kriti b. Padam c. Javali d. Thillana

17 e. Ragamalika 4. Model shift of tonic 5. Lakshanas of the following ragas a. Anandabhairavi b. Panthuvarali c. Kambhoji d. Kalyani e. Nattakurinji f. Shanmukhapriya g. Nilambari h. Darbar CORE COURSE VI COURSE CODE : MVo IVB 06 PRACTICAL IV VARNAMS AND KRITIS II 1. Adi tala varnam Ata tala varnam Kritis in the following ragas. a. Anandabhairavi b. Panthuvarali c. Kambhoji d. Kalyani e. Mayamalavagaula f. Nattakurinji g. Abhogi h. Shanmukhapriya

18 i. Darbar j.nilambari 4. Ragamalika (Other than composed by Swathithirunal) 1 st COMPLIMENTARY IV COURSE CODE : MVo IVC 01 SIMPLE KRITIS (For students of Veena,Violin And Mridangam Programmes who opted Vocal as I st Complemenatry) 1. Simple kritis 2 2 nd COMPLEMENTARY IV COURSE CODE : MVo IVC 02 MUSIC OF KERALA 1. Kathakali music ragas and talas figuring in kathakali music 2. Prominent musical instruments of Kerala a. Chenda b. Maddalam c. Idakka d. Ilathalam e. Thimila f. Chengila g. Kombu h. Kuzhal 3. Panchavadyam Kriyanga and Sevanga panchavadyas

19 4. Composers of Kerala a. Swathithirunal b. Iravivarman thampi c. Kuttikunji thankachi d. K. C. Kesava pillai V SEMESTER CORE COURSE VII COURSE CODE : MVo VB 07 MUSICOLOGY III 1. Gayaka gunas and doshas pertaining to vocal music 2. Physiological Acoustics- Ear, Larynx, and Vocal chords. 3. Culturing of the professional voice. 4. Construction and playing technique of the following instruments a. Flute b. Tavil c. Gottuvadyam 5. Ragalakshana a. Poorvikalyani b. Attana c. Mukhari d. Surutti e. Sriragam 6. Notation of the kritis learnt in the following ragas a. Mohanam b. Hamsadhvani c. Mayamalavagaula d. Pantuvarali e. Kamboji f. Kalyani g. Bilahari CORE COURSE VIII

20 COURSE CODE-MVO VB 08 MUSICOLOGY-IV 1. Literary beauties figuring in a composition a. Prasam b. Yati c. Yamakam d. Svaraksharam 2. Musical mnemonics. 3. Tamil Music: a. An outline knowledge of the Sacred Musical forms in Tamil music- Tevaram, Tiruppugazh and Nalayira Divyaprabandham b. Raga Classification in Tamil Music-Pan-tiram -System c. Life and Contribution of the Following Composers Arunachalakavirayar, Gopalakrishna Bharati and Papanasam Sivan 4. An outline knowledge of Manodharma sangita Ragalapana, Niraval, Kalpanaswaram and Pallavi Exposition 5. Literary and Musical analysis of a composition. 6. Construction and playing technique of the following instruments: 7. Ragalakshana: a. Mridangam b. Nagaswaram a. Sankarabharanam b. Gaula c. Kedaragaula d. Saveri e. Todi f. Bhairavi g. Sahana h. Begada i. Kanada j. Kharaharapriya CORE COURSE IX

21 COURSE CODE : MVo VB 09 PRACTICAL V KRITIS I 1. Kritis in the following minor ragas. a. Sahana b. Begada c. Attana d. Gaula e. Mukhari f. Surutti g. Kanada h. Sriragam i. Kedaragaula 2. Padam 1 3. Javali 1 4. Tillana 1 5. Ashtapadi Tarangam Devaranama 1 8. Bhajan - 1 CORE COURSE X COURSE CODE : MVo VB 10 PRACTICAL VI KRITIS II 1. Kritis in the following major ragas. a. Kharaharapriya b. Sankarabharanam c. Saveri d. Todi

22 e. Bhairavi f. Poorvikalyani CORE COURSE XI COURSE CODE : MVo VB 11 PRACTICAL VII GROUP KRITIS 1. Any one composition from the following group kritis a. Navagraha kriti 1 b. Navaratri kriti 1 c. Navarathnamalika 1 d. Pancharathnam 1 (Arabhi) e. Kovoor Pancharathnam/Thiruvattiyoor Pancharatnam 1 OPEN COURSES (Practical) COURSE CODE : MVo VD 01 COURSE 1 POPULAR SONGS 1. Preliminary Exercises (Sarali varisas, Janta varisas, & Madhyasthayi varisas) 2. Patriotic songs Folk melodies Light classical songs 2 5. Study of film songs of any 3 music directors Nottuswara sahityam - 2 COURSE II LIGHT CLASSICAL COMPOSITIONS

23 COURSE CODE : MVo VD Compositions of Malayalam composers Compositions of Annamacharya or Tarangam 2 3. Nottusvara sahityam 1 4. Namavalis or Divyanamakeertanas 2 5. Simple raga parichayam a. Kharaharapriya b. Ananthabhairavi c. Hamsadhvani d. Mohanam e. Hindolam COURSE III INTRODUCTION TO CARNATIC MUSIC COURSE CODE : MVo VD Preliminary Exercises (Sarali varisas, Janta varisas, Madhyasthayi varisas) 2. Simple Gitams Jatiswaram/Swarajati Tana Varnam 1 5. Simple Kritis -- 2 VI SEMESTER

24 CORE COURSE XII COURSE CODE : MVo VIB 12 MUSICOLOGY-V 1. Acoustics a. Production and transmission of sound b. Laws of vibration of strings c. Pitch d. Intensity e. Echo f. Harmonics g. Timber h. Loudness 2. Group kritis of Trinity and Swathithirunal I. Tyagaraja a. Ghana raga pancharatna b. Kovoor pancharatna c. Thiruvattiyoor pancharatna II. Muthuswami Dikshitar a. Navagraha kritis b. Nava avarana kritis c. Panchalinga sthala kritis III. Syamasastri a. Navaratna malika IV. Swathithirunal a. Navaratri kritis b. Navavidha bhakti kritis c. Utsavaprabandhas 3. Hindustani music a. Ten thats b. A brief description of the musical forms Drupad, Khayal, Tumri, Tarana and Ghazal. c. A brief study of the musical instruments sitar, sarangi, pakwaj, tabala and

25 santur. CORE COURSE XIII COURSE CODE : MVo VIB 13 PRACTICAL VIII RAGA ALAPANA 1. Alapana in the following major ragas: a. Todi b. Sankarabharanam c. Kamboji d. Kalyani e. Bhairavi f. Saveri g. Kharaharapriya h. Shanmukhapriya 2. Alapana in the following minor ragas. a. Nattakurinchi b. Anandabhairavi c. Hindolam d. Bilahari e. Athana f. Sahana g. Hamsadhvani h. Surutti i. Panthuvarali j. Mohanam CORE COURSE XIV COURSE CODE : MVo VIB 14

26 PRACTICAL IX NIRAVAL AND KALPANA SVARA 1. Niraval and Kalpana svara for the compositions learnt in all major ragas prescribed for raga alapana. 2. Kalpana svaras only for the compositions learnt in the following ragas. a. Mohanam b. Hamsadhvani c. Mayamalavagaula d. Panthuvarali e. Hindolam f. Bilahari g. Madhyamavathi CORE COURSE XV COURSE CODE : MVo VIB 15 PRACTICAL X PALLAVI 1. Ability to render any 2 Kala Adi tala Pallavis (in any raga) with Raga Alapana, Niraval and Kalpana Swaras and in Trikalam and Tisram. COURSE WORK/ PROJECT COURSE CODE : MVo VIB 16(Pr) Presentation of a record containing the notations of the following compositions: 1. Varnam Adi tala Varnam Ata tala 1 3. Kriti Adi tala ( 1 kala)-1 4. Kriti Rupaka tala -1

27 5. Kriti Adi tala 1 (2kala ) 6. Kriti- Misrachappu tala-1 7. Notate a simple Pallavi with anulomam, pratilomam and tisram. x x x QUESTION MODEL 1

28 MODEL QUESTION PAPER 2014 ADMISSION ONWARDS II SEMESTER B.A.MUSIC DEGREE EXAMINATION COMPLEMENTARY COURSES MUSIC PART-A MVo I C 02 GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks:80 SECTION A (One word Answer) Answer all questions: (1/2x6=3 Marks) 1) A tala having 10 Aksharakala duration. 2) A musical form which gives the lakshana of a raga in its sahitya. 3) A sruti vadhya. 4) Mudra used by Purandara Dasa. 5) Name of the thread used in Tambura for fine tuning. 6) No. of Sthayis in Carnatic music SECTION B (Short Answer) Answer any 5 among the following in two or three sentences: (2x5=10 Marks) 7) Name the Sapta Talas. 8) Name the two types of Gitam. 9) Give the names of the four strings of the Tampura. 10)What are the angas used in Chatusrajati Dhruva tala. 11)Give the names of twelve svarasthanas in order. 12)What is Sruti? SECTION C (Short Essays) Answer any 3 among the following in a paragraph or two: (5x3=15 Marks) 13)Distinguish between Swarajathi and Jathiswaram. 14)Write short note on Nadam. 15)Explain the Shadangas with suitable signs and symbols. 16) Write about the swarasthanas used in caranatic music. SECTION D (Essays) Answer any one out of the following: (12x1=12Marks)

29 17)Explain the contribution of Annamacharya to Carnatic music. 18)Describe the construction and playing technique of Tambura with the help of a diagram. PART-B COMPLEMENTARY COURSE HISTORY OF MUSIC - I MVO IIC 02 SECTION - A (One word answers) Answer all questions: (1/2x6=3 Marks) 1. A folk instrument used by snake charmers. 2. Name a composer of Pada varnams. 3. The birth place of the Musical Trinity. 4. The composer of the Navaratnamalika kritis. 5. Name a Ghana raga. 6. A varnam that is also used in dance. SECTION - B (Short answers) Answer any 5 among the following in two or three sentences: 7. Ragas used in folk music. 8. The different varieties of the musical form Varnam 9. Percussion instruments used in folk music. 10. Composers who lived in Mysore. 11. Operas composed by Maharaja Swati Tirunal 12. The angas figuring in a kirtanam. (5x2=10 Marks) SECTION - C (Short Essays)

30 Answer any 3 among the following in a paragraph or two: (3x5 =15 Marks) 13. The angas figuring in a PadaVarnam. 14. Tallapakkam composers. 15. Important musical spots in Madras. 16. The Navagraha kritis of Sri Muthuswami Dikshitar. SECTION-D (Essays) Write essays on any One of the following: (1x12=12 Marks) 17. Give a brief account of the life sketch and contributions of Saint Tyagaraja. 18. Discuss the importance of Tanjore as a seat of music. QUESTION PAPER-MODEL-2 MODEL QUESTION PAPER 2014 ADMISSION ONWARDS

31 III SEMESTER B.A.MUSIC DEGREE EXAMINATION Core course-iii-course Code MVo III B 03 MUSICOLOGY I Time: 3 hrs Total Marks: 80 SECTION-A (One word answers) Answer all questions (1x10=10 Marks) 1. Name a bhashanga raga in which kakali nishada comes as an anyaswara. 2. Janaka raga of Bilahari 3. Name the last mela in the 72 melakartha scheme. 4. Name the chakra to which the raga Mayamalvagoula belong. 5. Name a Ghana raga. 6. Name a vakra sampoorna mela. 7. Number of sudhamadhyama melas in 72 melakartha scheme. 8. An example of a janya sampoorna mela. 9. Ragas which represent only six swaras are known as. 10. Mention the 5 th mela in the first chakra. SECTION-B (Short answers) Answer any ten among the following in two or three sentences. (2x10=20 Marks) 11. Short note on Naya ragas.

32 12. Name of 6 th & 12 th chakra of 72 melakartha scheme. 13. Write two Nishadanthya ragas. 14. Two compositions in the raga Madhyamavathi. 15. Mention two ragas which can be sung at all times. 16. Give two examples for Sankirna ragas. 17. Two Shadava-Shadava ragas. 18. Two compositions in the raga Natta. 19. Write down the swarasthanas of the raga Bouli. 20. Two examples of Upanga ragas. 21. Write the arohana and avarohana of Ritigoula and Khamas. 22. Two examples for Mitra ragas. SECTION C (Paragraph answers) Answer any five among the following in a paragraph or two. (6x5=30 Marks) 23. Characteristic features of a Melakartha. 24. Ghana Panchaka ragas. 25. The 16 swara varieties used in 72 melakartha scheme. 26. Briefly describe Upanga and Bhashanga ragas with examples.

33 27. Classification of ragas based on Kampitha swaras. 28. Ragalakshana of Arabhi raga in detail. 29. Define Dhaivathanthya and Nishadanthya ragas. SECTION-D (Essays) Write essays on any two of the following. (10x2=20 Marks) 30. Explain Ganakala niyama. 31. Illustrate the 72 melakartha scheme. 32. Write an essay on the General classification of ragas. QUESTION PAPER-MODEL-3 MODEL QUESTION PAPER 2014 ADMISSION ONWARDS IV SEMESTER B.A.MUSIC DEGREE EXAMINATION II COMPLIMENTARY PART-A MVo III C 02 HISTORY OF MUSIC II Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks:80 Answer all questions: SECTION A (One word Answer) (1/2x6=3) Marks) 1. Name the composer of Tiruppugazh. 2. Lakshana grandha written by Govindacharya.

34 3. Earlier name for Raga in Music. 4. Author of the Sangeetha Ratnakara. 5. Composer of the 72 mela Ragamalika. 6. Raga found by Pattanam Subramanya Iyer. SECTION B (Short Answer) Answer any 5 among the following in two or three sentences: (2x5=10 Marks) 7. What is the corresponding term for raga in ancient tamil music 8. Who is the author of Natya sastra? What does his name imply? 9. What is Gathika? Write briefly 10. What does the term Chaturdandi imply? 11. What is Tiratiram? 12. Ramnad Srinivasa Iyengar is also called Poochi Sreenivasa Iyengar? Why? SECTION C (Short Essays) Answer any 3 among the following in a paragraph or two: (5x3 = 15 Marks) 13. Write a short note on the contribution Of Poochi Sreenivasa Iyengar 14. Write briefly about the various chapters of Chaturdhandi Prakashika 15. How are the pans classified in tamil music according to the time of singing 16. Write briefly about the contribution of Maha Vaidhyanatha Iyer

35 Answer any one out of the following: SECTION D (Essays) (12x1=12Marks) 17. Write in detail about the Grama Murchana Jaathi System of classification 18. Sangeetha Ratnakara is a mile stone in the history of Indian Music. Explain. PART- B MVo IV C 02 MUSIC OF KERALA SECTION A (One word Answer) Answer all questions: (1/2x6=3 Marks) 1. A percussion instrument which is also called as Asura vadhyam. 2. Daughter of Iravi Varman thampi who is also a composer. 3. A tala used in kathakali music which is similar to Adi tala. 4. An instrument similar to the Mridangam is used in Panchavadhyam. 5. Name of a raga used in kathakali music traditionally. 6. The Sushira vadhya which is blown at the commencement of Panchavadhyam SECTION B (Short Answer) Answer any 5 among the following in two or three sentences: 7. Name three talas used in Kathakali music. (2x5=10 Marks)

36 8. Name the poet who composed the lullaby Omanathingal kidavo and for whom was this composed? 9. Name the instrument used by Ponnani and how is it played? 10. Who is called Garbhasrimaan and why? 11. Write the names of two famous Edakka performers. 12. How is the maddalam played? SECTION C (Short Essays) Answer any 3 among the following in a paragraph or two: (5x3 = 15 Marks) 13. Write a short essay on the playing technique of Edakka. 14. Give a short description on the literary works of Maharaja Swathitirunal 15. Elucidate the construction of Chenda. 16. Give a short account on the Sevanga Panchavadhyam. Answer any one out of the following: SECTION D (Essays) (12x1=12Marks) 17. Give a detailed account of the musical contribution of Maharaja Swathitirunal. 18. Write a short note on the construction of the wind instruments Kombu and Kuzhal.

37 QUESTION PAPER-MODEL-4 MODEL QUESTION PAPER 2014 ADMISSION ONWARDS IV SEMESTER B.A.MUSIC DEGREE EXAMINATION PART-A MVo IV B 05 MUSICOLOGY II Time : 3 Hours SECTION A (One word answers) Maximum Marks:80 Answer All Questions (1x10=10 Marks) 1. Name the notation system used in western music. 2. Write the names of the different types of Varnam. 3. The Angas of Krithis. 4. Panchama Moorchana of the raga Kharaharapriya. 5. Name of Panthuvarali raga in 72 mela scheme. 6. Name for Gamaka in Sangitha Rathnakara. 7. First Gamaka among the Panchadasa Gamakas. 8. The Janaka raga of Anandabhairavi. 9. The Sudhamadhyama raga of Shanmukhapriya. 10. The Allied raga of Darbar.

38 SECTION B (Short answers) Answer any ten among the following in two or three sentences (2X10=20 Marks) 11. Define the term Gamaka. 12. Two examples for Padam. 13. Define the gamaka Prasannantha. 14. What are the Moorchanakaraka ragas? 15, Write any two kritis in Kamboji raga. 16. Define the term Kampita. 17. Two moorchana ragas of Madhyamavathi. 18. Define Abhyasa gana and Sabhagana. 19. Two examples for Javali. 20. Two Janya ragas of Shanmukhapriya. 21. Two compositions in Kalyani raga. 22. Arohana and Avarohana of any two of the following Nilambari, Anandabhairavi, Nattakurinji SECTION C (Paragraph answers) Answer any five among the following in a paragraph or two: (6x5=30 Marks) 23. Write a short note on Grahabheda

39 24. Ragalakshana of any two of the following ragas: Panthuvarali, Nilambari, Kamboji 25. The musical form Ragamalika. 26. What are Moorchana Karaka ragas? Give Examples 27. Thillana. 28. Write Moorchana ragas of Mohanam illustrating with Graha Bhedam. 29. Describe any two of the following Sphurita, Tribhinna, Gumpita SECTION D (Essays) Write essays on any two of the following: (10x2=20 Marks) 30. Write an essay on the signs and symbols used in Notation of Indian music. 31. Enumerate the decorative angas found in a Kriti. 32. Elaborate about the Panchadasa Gamakas.

40 QUESTION PAPER-MODEL-5 MODEL QUESTION PAPER 2014 ADMISSION ONWARDS V SEMESTER B.A.MUSIC DEGREE EXAMINATION CORE COURSE- VII COURSE CODE: MVo VB 07 MUSICOLOGY-III SECTION A (One word answers) Answer all questions: (1x10=10 Marks) 1. Repetition of similar letters in a pada is known as Name an aerophonic instrument. 3. Name a Vakra raga. 4. Name a percussion instrument played with both hands. 5. Name a raga with anya swara. 6. The first step to get a professional voice is Name a raga having Sadharana gandhara. 8. The parent raga of Mukhari is The parent raga of Poorvi Kalyani. 10. An instrument similar to the Veena.

41 SECTION-B (Short answers) Answer any ten among the following in two or three sentences: (2x10=20 Marks) 11. Name a krithi in Sri ragam with raga, tala, vaggeyakara & its swarasthanas. 12 What are vocal chords? 13 What are the gestures not appropriate for a Vocalist? 14 Name the voice organs taking part in voice production. 15 Significance of breathing in voice culture. 16 Name the janaka ragas of Surutti and Attana 17 What is the flute made of? How is it played? 18 How is the Gottuvadhyam different from the Veena? 19 Name two compositions each in Mukhari and Purvikalyani ragas 20 What does the two Parallel lines denote in Notation? 21 How is the Tavil played? 22 Write down the swarasthanas of Surutti ragam? SECTION-C (Paragraph answers) Answer any five among the following in a paragraph or two: (6x5=30 Marks) 23 Describe the construction and playing technique of Tavil. 24 Write the ragalakshana of Sriragam with Sanchara.

42 25 Give the similarities in the ragalakshanas of Kedaragaula and Surutti. 26 Write the sanchara of Attana ragam. 27 Briefly describe the good qualities which a vocalist essentially have while singing. 28 Describe the construction and playing technique of the Flute. 29 Give the Ragalakshana of Purva kalyani. SECTION-D (Essays) Write essays on any two of the following: (10x2=20 Marks) 30 Notate the krithis you have learnt in Panthuvarali and Bilahari. 31 Briefly describe the culturing of voice for vocalists. 32 Write in detail about the construction and playing technique of the Gottuvadhyam.

43 QUESTION PAPER-MODEL-6 MODEL QUESTION PAPER 2014 ADMISSION ONWARDS V SEMESTER B.A.MUSIC DEGREE EXAMINATION CORE COURSE VIII COURSE CODE: MVo VB 08 MUSICOLOGY- IV Time 3hrs Total marks -80 SECTION-A (One word answers) Answer all questions (1x10=10 marks) 1. The Pan equivalent to the raga Kharaharapriya. 2. Write the mnemonical phrase for the mela Mayamalavagoula. 3. Corresponding name for raga in Tamil music. 4. The Prasa wherein the same syllable occurs repeatedly. 5. The mudra of Gopalakrishna Bharathi. 6. The Prasa wherein the syllables occur in rhymes. 7. The author of Thirupugazh. 8. The year in which Papanasam Sivan was born. 9. The opera written by Arunachala Kavirayar. 10. Number of Swarakshara varieties SECTION-B

44 (Short answers) Answer any ten among the following in two or three sentences. (2x10=20 Marks) 10.Write about the mnemonics which are used in the Kudumiyamalai inscriptions. 11. Name the three sections in the development of raga Alapana. 12. Two compositions of Papanasam Sivan. 13. Write a brief note on the Kalpana swara singing. 14. What is meant by the term Palai? 15. How is the Nagaswaram played?. 16. Write a brief account on Niraval singing. 17. Explain Thiram and Thirathiram. 18. Two compositions of Gopalakrishna Bharathi. 19. Define Pallavi exposition. 20. Who is the author of Tevaram? 21. Name two pans and its equivalent Carnatic Music ragas. SECTION C (Paragraph answers) Answer any five among the following in a paragraph or two. (6x5=30 Marks) 22. Write a short note about Nalayira Divya Prabandham. 23. Briefly explain about the different stages of raga Alapana. 24. What is meant by Anulomam & Prathilomam?

45 25. Write a short note on Kalpana swara singing. 26. Mention any two literary beauties figuring in compositions with illustrations. 27. Write briefly about the Tevaram. 28. What is Yamakam? Illustrate with an example. SECTION-D (Essays) Write essays on any two of the following. (10x2=20 Marks) 29. Write an essay on the life and musical contribution of Sri. Papanasam Sivan. 30. How are the mnemonics useful in Carnatic Music? Illustrate. 31. Write the Literary and Musical analysis of a composition you have learnt. QUESTION PAPER-MODEL -7 MODEL QUESTION PAPER 2014 ADMISSION ONWARDS VI SEMESTER B.A.MUSIC DEGREE EXAMINATION CORE COURSE-XI- COURSE CODE: MVo VIB 12 MUSICOLOGY - V SECTION-A (One word answers) Answer all questions (1x10=10 marks)

46 1. The corresponding mela of Bhairav That. 2. The Group Kritis which are in praise of the five Siva Lingas. 3. Another name of Navagraha Keerthana. 4. Name a famous Santur player. 5. Another name for the place Kovur. 6. Equivalent musical form of Thillana in Hindusthani Music. 7. The Graha which is praised in the krithi Chandram Bhaja Manasa. 8. Name of a Bowed string instrument of Northern India. 9. In praise of which Goddess is the Group Kriti Navarathnamalika composed? 10. In which place is Navarathri festival celebrated every year? SECTION-B (Short answers) Answer any ten among the following in two or three sentences. (2x10=20 Marks) 11. What is echo? 12. Enlist the Group krithis composed by Maharaja Swati Tirunal. 13. Briefly describe the term Pitch. 14. Write down the nine kinds of bhakthi and the corresponding compositions. 15. What is timbre? 16. Name the organs which are used in the Production of sound. 17. Short note on Thiruvottiyur Pancharathna.

47 18. Distinguish between major tone and minor tone. 19. What is Utsava Prabandha? 20. Enlist all the compositions of Navarathnamalika of Shyama Shastri. 21. Write a short note on the Hindusthani musical form Ghazal. 22. Brief note on Panchalinga Sthala Krithis. SECTION C (Paragraph answers) Answer any five among the following in a paragraph or two. (6x5=30 Marks) 23. Write down the construction and playing technique of Tabla. 24. Explain and enlist the compositions in the Navagraha kritis. 25. Explain the Ten Thats with its corresponding Melas. 26. Write a short note on the Navarathri Krithis. 27. Write a short note on the Santur. 28. Explain the Laws of vibration of strings. 29. Write in detail about the Hindusthani musical instrument Pakhawaj. SECTION-D (Essays) Write essays on any two of the following. (10x2=20 Marks) 30. Explain the importance of Acoustics.

48 31. Enumerate the Group krithis composed by Thyagaraja. 32. Write an essay on any two of the Hindusthani musical forms Drupad, Khayal, and Tarana. UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT CUCBCSS B.A MUSIC (VEENA PROGRAMME) COURSE DETAILS (APPLICABLE FOR COLLEGES & SDE) SEM COURSE TITLE Hrs/Wee k CREDI T EXAM Hrs Total Credit External Interna Total Marks

49 l Common Course Common Course Common Course I Core Course 1(Practical) ST Complementary 1(Vocal) (Prac) * 2 nd Complementary 1 (Theory) Common Course Common Course Common Course II Core Course 2(Practical) ST Complementary 2(Vocal) (Prac) * 2 nd Complementary 2 (Theory) Common Course Common Course Core Course 3(Theory) III Core Course 4(Practical) ST Complementary 3(Vocal) (Prac) * 2 nd Complementary 3(Theory) Common Course Common Course Core Course 5(Theory) IV Core Course 6(Practical) ST Complementary 4(Vocal) (Prac) * 2 nd Complementary 4 (Theory) Core Course 7(Theory) Core Course 8(Theory) Core Course 9(Practical) Core Course 10(Practical)

50 V Core Course 11(Practical) Open Course(Practical) Core Course 12(Theory) Core Course 13(Practical) Core Course 14(Practical) VI Core Course 15(Practical) Course Work/Project Work Total Course Credits TOTAL COMMON COURSES TOTAL CORE COURSES(10 Pr. +5 Th.) TOTAL COMPLEMENTARY COURSES(4 Pr. +4 Th.) = =16 TOTAL OPEN COURSE 1 2 TOTAL COURSE WORK/PROJECTWORK 1 2 TOTAL

51 SEMESTER I SL.N O COURSE CODE UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT SCHEME OF EXAMINATION & MARK DISTRIBUTION COURSE TITLE B.A. (VEENA) PROGRAMME CUCBCSS UG 2014 COURSE TYPE CREDI TS INTERN AL MARKS EXTERNA L TOTAL CREDITS 1 MVeIB01 Fundament al Lessons I Core course 1 (Practical 1) MVeIC01 Preliminary Swara Exercises I st Complementary 1 (Vocal) Credits 3 MVeIC02 General Introduction to Music 2 nd Complementar y 1 (Theory) SEMESTER II SL.N O COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE COURSE TYPE CREDI TS INTERN AL MARKS EXTERNA L TOTAL CREDITS 1 MVeIIB02 Fundament al lessons II Core course II (Practical II) MVeIIC01 Preliminary swara Excercises II I st Complementary II (Vocal) Credits 3 MVeIIC02 History of Music I 2 nd Complementar y II (Theory) SEMESTER III SL.N O COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE COURSE TYPE CREDI TS INTERN AL MARKS EXTERN AL TOTAL CREDITS 1 MVeIIIB03 Musicology I Core course III Theory

52 2 MVeIIIB04 Fundamenta l Lessons III Core Course IV(Practical III) 3 MVeIIIC01 Varnams 1 ST Complementar y III(Vocal) Credits 4 MVeIIIC02 History of Music II 2 ND Complementar y III(Theory) SEMESTER IV SL.N O COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE COURSE TYPE CREDI TS INTERN AL MARKS EXTERN AL TOTAL CREDITS 1 MVeIVB05 Musicology II Core course V (Theory) MVeIVB06 Varnams and simple kritis Core Course VI(Practical IV) 3 MVeIVC01 Simple kritis 1 ST Complementar y IV (Vocal) Credits 4 MVeIVC02 Music of Kerala 2 ND Complementar y IV(Theory) SEMESTER V SL.N O COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE COURSE TYPE CREDI TS INTERN AL MARKS EXTERN AL TOTAL CREDITS 1 MVeVB07 Musicology III Historical perspective in Veena playing Core course VII (Theory) MVeVB08 Musicology IV Core Course VIII(Theory) Credits 3 MVeVB09 Fundamental lessons IV Core Corse IX (Practical V) MVeVB10 Varnams and Ghanaraga Core Course X Practical VI

53 Pancharatna m 5 MVeVB11 Manodharma sangitam 1 Core Course XI(Practical VII) MVe VD OPEN COURSE(Practic al) SEMESTER VI SL.N O COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE COURSE TYPE CREDI TS INTERN AL MARKS EXTERN AL TOTAL CREDITS 1 MVeVIB12 Musicology V Core course XII (Theory) MVeVIB13 Advanced swara exercises and musical forms Core Course XIII (Practical VIII) Credits 3 MVeVIB14 Manodharm a sangitam II Core Course XIV(Practical IX) MVeVIB15 Veena Concert Core Course XV (Practical X) MVeVIB16 Course Work/Project Record

54 CREDIT & MARK DISTRIBUTION Credit and Mark Distribution for B.A.Music Programmes with Practicals (VOCAL,VEENA,VIOLIN & MRIDANGAM) SUBJECT SE M COMMON COURSE CORE COURSE COMPLEMENT ARY COURSE*** Compl I Compl II OPEN COURS E Englis h Additional Language Theory & Practicals Voca l Theor y B.A.Music I * 2* 2 II * 2* 2 III * 2* 2 IV * 2* 2 V 3 3 5* 5* 5* 2 VI 3 5* 5* 5* 2** Tota l 22 Credit s (600 Marks ) 16 Credits(400Mark s) 64 Credits (1550 Marks) Credits(400 Marks) 2 Credits (50Marks ) 38 Credits (1000 Marks) 82 Credits(2000 Marks) Total Marks

55 *Practical ** Project *** Examinations for the complementary courses will be conducted at the end of even semesters II & IV UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT B. A. MUSIC PROGRAMME -- SYLLABUS 2014 ADMISSIONS ONWARDS B. A. MUSIC (VEENA) 1 ST SEMESTER CORE COURSE I COURSE CODE: MVe IB 01 PRACTICAL I FUNDAMENTAL LESSONS I 1) SADHAKA VARISAKAL, SARALI, JANTA, AND DHATTU VARISAS, SWARA PALLAVI, THARA STHAYI VARISAS 2) ALANKARAS IN TWO DEGREES OF SPEED IN THE RAGAS 15,21,22,29,65,MOHANAM HAMSADHWANI AND SUDHASAVERI COMPLIMENTARY 1 PRELIMINARY SWARA EXERCISES 1 COURSE CODE MVe IC 01 (For vocal department students who opted Veena as Ist Complementary) 1) ABILITY TO RENDER PRELIMINARY SWARA EXCRCISES

56 a) SARALI VARISAS b) JANTA VARISAS c)madhya STHAYI VARISAS 2 ND COMPLEMENTARY I COURSE CODE : MVe IC 02 GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC 3. Place of music in life 4. Distinctive features of Indian Music 3. Major seats of music a. Tanjore b. Madras 4. Technical terms and their explanations. a. Nadam b. Sruti c. Svaram Svara nomenclature d. Sthayi e. Tala Sapta talas and their angas, Shadangas. 5. Musical forms a. Geetham b. Jathisvaram c. Swarajathi 6. Construction, method of tuning and playing technique of Tambura. 7. Ragalakshana: a. Mayamalavagaula b. Mohanam

57 c. Hamsadhwani. 7. Life sketch and contributions of the following vaggeyakaras a. Jayadeva b. Annamacharya c. Purandaradasa 2 ND SEMESTER CORE COURSE II COURSE CODE : MVe IIB 02 PRACTICAL II FUNDAMENTAL LESSONS II 1) SADHAKA VARISAS TRISWARA PRASTARA 2) ALANKARAS IN SUDHADHANYASI, MADHYAMAVATHI,ABHOGI,51,64, LATHANGI 3) GEETHAMS SUDHASAVERI,MOHANAM,MALAHARI AND ANY OTHER THREE 4) JATHISWARAM ANY TWO 5) ADI THALA VARNAM MOHANAM 1 st COMPLIMENTARY II PRILIMINARY EXERCISES II COURSE CODE: MVe IIC 01 (For vocal department students who opted Veena as Ist Complementary) 1) SAPTHA THALA ALANKARAS 2)GEETHAMS 2 MOHANAM,MALAHARI 2 nd COMPLEMENTARY II COURSE CODE : MVe IIC 02 HISTORY OF MUSIC I 1. Trayodasa lakshanas of ragas.

58 2. Tala Shodasha angas, Scheme of 35 and 175 talas and Varieties of Chappu talas. 3. Minor seats of music a. Mysore b. Thiruvananthapuram c. Thirupathi 4. Musical forms a. Varnam b. Keerthanam 5. Classification of musical instruments Stringed, Wind, and Percussion. 6. Construction of Veena and Violin 7. Life sketch and contributions of Musical Trinity Saint Tyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar and Syamasasthri 8. Folk music out line knowledge of folk music in general, their characteristics, and its varieties. 9. Lakshanas of the following ragas: a. Chakravakam b. Hindolam c. Vasanta d. Kedaram 3 RD SEMESTER CORE COURSE III COURSE CODE : MVo IIIB 03 MUSICOLOGY I 1. Scheme of 72 melas a. Application of Kadapayadi formula

59 b. Application of Bhutasankhya 2. Raga classification a. Janaka-Janya b. Upanga-Bhashanga c. Varjya-Vakra d. Nishadantya, Dhaivatantya and Panchamantya General classification of ragas a. Ghana, Naya, Desya b. Karnataka, desya c. Sudha, Chayalaga, Sankeerna d. Classification based on Kampita svaras e. Mitra ragas f. Ganakala niyama 3. Lakshanas of the following ragas a. Bilahari b. Arabhi c. Khamas d. Bowli e. Natta f. Madhyamavati g. Ritigowla h. Suddha dhanyasi CORE COURSE IV COURSE CODE : MVe IIIB 04 PRACTICAL III FUNDAMENTAL LESSONS-III 1) SADHAKA VARISAS WITH ALANKARAS IN VARIOUS RAGAS 2) SWARAJATHI ANY 2 3) ADITHALA VARNAM HAMSADHWANI AND ABHOGI

60 4) ATA THALA VARNAM KAMBOJI 1 st COMPLIMENTARY III COURSE CODE : MVe IIIC 01 VARNAS (For vocal department students who opted Veena as Ist Complementary) ADITHALA VARNAMS MOHANAM AND ABHOGI 2 nd COMPLEMENTARY III COURSE CODE : MVo IIIC 02 HISTORY OF MUSIC II 1. Raga classification in ancient music - Grama murchana and jathi, 2. Lakshana grandhas a. Natyasastra b. Sangeetharatnakara c. Chaturdandiprakasika d. Sangrahachudamani 3. Development of musical scales 4. Life sketch and Contributions of a. Pattanam Subrahmanya Iyer b. Poochi Srinivasa Iyengar c. Maha Vaidyanatha Iyer 4 TH SEMESTER CORE COURSE V COURSE CODE : MVe IVB 05 MUSICOLOGY II 1. Detailed knowledge of Notation

61 2. Dasavidha and Panchadasa Gamakas 3. Musical forms a. Kriti b. Padam c. Javali d. Thillana e. Ragamalika 4. Model shift of tonic 5. Lakshanas of the following ragas a. Anandabhairavi b. Panthuvarali c. Kambhoji d. Kalyani f. Nattakurinji g. Shanmukhapriya h. Nilambari i.darbar CORE COURSE VI COURSE CODE : MVe IVB 06 PRACTICAL IV VARNAMS AND SIMPLE KRITIS 1. Sadhaka varisas with alankaras in various ragas 2. Adi tala varnam - Sahana & Begada 3. Ata tala varnam Sankarabharanam 4. Simple Kritis with alapana and kalpana swaras in the ragas chakravakam, Arabhi. Mayamalavagaula and natta 1 st COMPLIMENTARY IV

62 COURSE CODE : MVe IVC 01 SIMPLE KRITIS (For vocal department students who opted Veena as Ist Complementary) 1. Simple kritis 3 2 nd COMPLEMENTARY IV COURSE CODE : MVe IVC 02 MUSIC OF KERALA 1. Kathakali music ragas and talas figuring in kathakali music 2. Prominent musical instruments of Kerala a. Chenda b. Maddalam c. Idakka d. Ilathalam e. Thimila f. Chengila g. Kombu h. Kuzhal 3. Panchavadyam Kriyanga and Sevanga panchavadyas 4. Composers of Kerala a. Swathithirunal b. Iravivarman thampi c. Kuttikunji thankachi d. K. C. Kesava pillai

63 5 TH SEMESTER CORE COURSE VII COURSE CODE : MVe VB 07 MUSICOLOGY III- HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES IN VEENA PLAYING 1. Veena through the ages 2. Different schools of Veena vadana Regional verities of Veena at Mysore, Andhra, Tanjore and Thiruvananthapuram 3. Biographical studies of eminent performers on Veena a. Veena Seshanna & Veena Subbanna b. Veena Dhanammal, c..k.s.narayanaswamy 4. Different kinds of 'Meetu' in Veena, in various schools of Veena vadana 5. Construction, maintenance and fretting of Veena (Veena Melam) 6. Role of Veena in various music platforms. 7. Panchadasagamakas and its application in Veena 8. Short notes on Rudra Veena, Mohana Veena and Gottuvadyam 9. Notation of any kriti learnt in the practical paper 1. Literary beauties figuring in a composition CORE COURSE VIII Course code-mve VB 08 Musicology-IV a. Prasam b. Yati c. Yamakam d. Svaraksharam 2. Musical mnemonics. 3. Tamil Music: A.An outline knowledge of the Sacred Musical forms in Tamil music-tevaram, Tiruppugazh and Nalayira- Divyaprabandham B. Raga Classification in Tamil Music-Pan-tiram -System C. Life and Contribution of the Following Composers: Arunachalakavirayar, Gopalakrishna Bharati and Papanasam Sivan 4. An outline knowledge of Manodharma sangita Ragalapana, Niraval, Kalpanaswaram and Pallavi Exposition

64 5. Literary and Musical analysis of a composition. 6. Construction and playing technique of the following instruments: a. Mridangam b.nagaswaram 7. Ragalakshana: a. Sankarabharanam b. Gaula c. Kedaragaula d. Saveri e. Todi f. Bhairavi g. Sahana h. Begada i. Kanada j. Kharaharapriya CORE COURSE IX COURSE CODE : MVe VB 09 PRACTICAL V FUNDAMENTAL LESSONS IV 1. Sadhaka varisas with alankaras in various ragas 2. Adi tala varnam - Navaragamalika, Vasanta and Kalyani CORE COURSE X COURSE CODE : MVe VB 10 PRACTICAL VI VARNAMS AND GHANA RAGA PANCHARATNAM 1. Ata tala vamam - Ritigaula 2. Ghanaraga pancharatnam - Sri Ragam CORE COURSE XI COURSE CODE : MVe VB 1

65 PRACTICAL VII MANODHARMA SANGEETAM--I 1' Kritis from prescribed ragas - Any 10 with outline knowledge of the raga alapana and kalpana svaras 2. Chittatanam in the ragas - Sankarabharanam, Mechakalyani, pantuvarali, Bilahari, Hamsadhwani, Malayamarutham, Begada,Natta, Gaula, Arabhi OPEN COURSES (Practical) COURSE 1 COURSE CODE : MVe VD Awareness of veena mechanism and fingering technique 2. Tuning of veena in sama sruti and madhyamisruti 3. Playing popular tunes in veena COURSE II COURSE CODE : MVe VD Fundamental lessons sarali varisas and jhanta varisas. 2. Sapta tala alankara in varied ragas. 3. Note svara sahityas of Muthusvami Dikshitar COURSE III COURSE CODE : MVo VD sarali varisas and jhanta varisas in madhyama sruti. 2. Alankaras in Pantuvarali and Chakravakam. 3. Malahari and Mohanam Geethams 6 TH SEMESTER