Code No.

: MU 01 & 02 T (KE) RS-J

Revised Scheme
Special Music, Dance & Talavadya Examination, May, 2019

Karnataka Music — Junior Grade

Theory
( Kannada and English Versions )

26. 05. 2019 ]

10-30 1-00 ] [ : 100

I. 5 ×1=5

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5, 7, 8

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III. 5 ×1=5

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V. 5 × 2 = 10

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VI. 5 ×1=5

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VII. 10 × 2 = 20

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VIII. 5 × 5 = 25

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2 × 10 = 20
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( English Version )

I. Choose the correct answer : 5 ×1=5

1. Birth place of Sri Thayagaraja is ………………….. .

( Uduthadi, Bada, Thiruvaruru )

2. ………………….. is one among the Trimurtis.

( Muthaiah Bhagavatar, Mufthuswami Dikshitar, Kanakadasa )

3. ………………….. Tala has Anudruta.

( Dhruvatala, Rupaka tala, Jhampe tala )

4. ………………….. is a Janaka Raga.

( Mayamalava gowla, Mohana, Malahari )

5. Swaras are ………………….. .

( 5, 7, 8 )

II. Fill in the blanks with suitable words : 5 ×1=5

1. ......................... & ………………….. are Prakruti swaras.

2. Dots under the swaras is for ………………….. Sthayi.

3. Bilahari is Janya in ............................ raga.

4. ........................... tala starts with a Druta.

5. ........................... is symbol for Anudruta.

III. Match the following : 5 ×1=5

A B

1. Veena a) Mangala vadya

2. Flute b) Ghana vadya

3. Nadaswara c) Avanaddha vadya

4. Mridanga d) Tata vadya

5. Ghatam e) Sushira vadya

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IV. Correct the following statements : 5 ×1=5

1. Mohana Raga has Shuddha Dhaivatha.

2. Shanmukhapriya has Kakali Nishada.

3. By changing Shuddha Madhyama of Mayamalava Gowla to Prati

Madhyama it becomes Kalayani Raga.

4. Sri raga is Janya in Dheera Shankarabharana.

5. Malahari raga is Janya in 51 Kamavardhini.

V. Arrange the following in order : 5 × 2 = 10

1. Rishabha, Gandhara, Shadja, Nishada, Madhyama.

2. Kriti, Geethe, Varna, Swaravali, Keerthane.

3. Matyatala, Jampetala, Attatala, Roopaka tala, Dhruva tala.

4. Shatshruthi Dhaivatha, Shuddha Dhaivatha, Chatushruthi

Dhaivatha.

5. Madhya sthayi, Mandra sthayi, Tara sthayi.

VI. Remove the odd one and mention it : 5 ×1=5

1. Vasantha, Hindola, Arabhi, Abhogi.

2. Kedara gowla, Shanmukhapriya, Sri raga, Kharaharapriya.

3. Veene, Violin, Ghotuvadya, Flute.

4. Tabla, Tambura, Mrudanga, Dolu.

5. Sri Gananatha, Varaveena, Padhumanabha, Kunda Gowra.

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

10 × 2 = 20
1. What is Swara ? How many swaras are there ?

2. What is meant by Aavartha ?

3. Define Audava Raga with an example.

4. Mention the names of 4 ragas which has Prati Madhyama.

5. Name the Vikruti swaras.

6. What is tala ?

7. What is Thata vadya ? Give an example.

8. Mention the name of Pillari Geeta.

9. What is meant by Upanga raga ? Give example.

10. What is meant by Sthayi ? Mention its types.

VIII. Answer the following in five to six sentences each : 5 × 5 = 25

1. Write the similarities between Carnatic music and Hindustani music
systems.

2. Write a brief note on life history of Purandaradasa.

3. What are the benefits of learning classical music ?

4. Name the Shastras which are related to music.

5. Explain the trikalas with Sangeeta lipi ( Script ).

IX. Write the life history of any two of the following Vaggeyakaras :

2 × 10 = 20
1. Thyagarajaru.

2. Sri Shyamashastrigalu.

3. Muthaiya Bhagavatharu.

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