B.

A- II MUSIC (VOCAL)
For 2015-2016, 2016-2017, 2017-2018 Session
SEMESTER - IIIrd
PAPER-A (THEORY)
Max Marks : 38 Lectures to be delivered :38
Internal Assessment : 12 Marks
(Internal Test = 7 marks, Attendance = 5 marks)
Pass Marks : 35% in the subject Time Allowed : 3 hours
(Theory and Practical separately)

Note: Along with Music (Vocal), the candidate can also take Music (Instrumental) and
Tabla as elective subjects.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER-SETTER

(i) The question paper will consist of three sections : A, B, & C. Section A & B will
have four questions from the respective sections of the syllabus and will carry 06
marks each. Section C will consist of 07 objective type questions which will cover the
entire syllabus uniformly and will carry 14 marks in all.
(ii) While sending the syllabus to Paper Setter the syllabus prescribed for Practical Paper
should also be sent.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATES

Candidates are required to attempt two questions each from the sections A & B
and the entire Section C is compulsory.
SECTION –A

(i) Historical development of Indian Music upto 12th century : with special reference to

(a) Matang (b) Sharangdev

(ii) Origin and development of the Khyal Gayan Shailee .

(iii) Definition of the following : Nyas , Apnyas, Grah, Ansh.

(iv) Definition , concept & importance of Alap and Taan.

(v) Biographical sketches and contribution of the following great masters :

(a) Ustad Faiyaz Khan

(b) Swami Harivallabh

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 SECTION –B

(vi) Folk Music of Punjab

(v) Contribution of Sri Guru Arjan Dev ji to Gurmat Sangeet

(viii) Description and notation of following Ragas (Khayals) and Talas :

(i) Ragas : Bhairav, Malkauns.

(ii) Talas : Jhaptal, Deepchandi.

(ix) Elementary Knowledge of the following Ragas : Gunkali, Chanderkauns

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 SEMESTER – IIIrd
PAPER- B (PRACTICAL)
Max Marks : 38 Lectures to be delivered : 75
Internal Assessment : 12 Marks
(Internal Assessment Test = 7 Marks) Time allowed : 20 mintues
(Attendance = 5 Marks)
Pass Marks: 35% in the subject
(Theory and Practical separately)

(i) Performance/Viva - 30 marks

(ii) Harmonium - 04 marks
(iii) Tabla - 04 marks

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER- SETTER/PRACTICAL EXAMINER

(i) There should not be more than twelve students in a batch for practical
examination.

(ii) Harmonium is not allowed as accompaniment in vocal music, but it can be used
while singing Alankars.

1. One Drut Khayal in each of the following ragas : Bhairav, Malkauns

2. One Vilambit Khayal in any one of the Ragas prescribed in the syllabus with Alaps and
Taans.

3. One Shabad or Bhajan in prescribed Raga.

5. Ability to recite the following Taals : Jhap Taal, Deepchandi

6. Aroh, Avroh , Pakar of the following Ragas : Gunkali , Chanderkauns

7. Ability to sing Saraswati Vandana.

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 BOOKS RECOMMENDED FOR THEORY & PRACTICAL PAPERS

1. Harish Chander Srivastava : Rag Parichya Part II .

2. Published by Punjabi University, Patiala : Sangeet Kaumudi, IV (Punjabi).
3. Sangeet Karyala, Hathras : Hamare Sangeet Ratan
4. Mrs. Veena Mankaran : Sangeet Sar (Part I)
5. Dr. Manmohan Sharma : Tabla Vadan Part- II, Punjabi University, Patiala.
6. Prof. Tara Singh , Surjit Kaur : Vadan Kala, Published by Punjabi University,
Patiala.
7. Amrit Kirtan Trust, 422, 15-A, Chandigarh : Gurmat Sangeet (Vishesh Ank).
8. G.G.K, Parkashan Javadhi Kalan Ludhiana :Gurmat Sangeet (Vishesh Ank)
Vismad Nad.
9. Dr. Gurnam Singh : Punjabi Sangeetkar, Published by Punjabi University,
Patiala.
10. Dr. Gurnam Singh, Sangeet Nibandhavli, Published by Punjabi University,
Patiala.Dr.
11. Dr. Devinder Kaur : Sangeet Roop Part II.
12. Sharatchandra Pranjpe : Sangeet Bodh

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 B.A- II MUSIC (VOCAL)
For 2015-2016, 2016-2017 & 2017-2018 Session
SEMESTER - IV
PAPER-A (THEORY)

Max Marks : 38 Lectures to be delivered :38

Internal Assessment : 12 Marks
(Internal Test = 7 marks , Attendance = 5 marks)
Pass Marks : 35% in the subject Time Allowed : 3 hours
(Theory and Practical separately)

Note: Along with Music (Vocal), the candidate can also take Music (Instrumental) and Tabla as
elective subjects.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER-SETTER

(i) The question paper will consist of three sections : A, B, & C. Section A & B will
have four questions from the respective sections of the syllabus and will carry 06
marks each. Section C will consist of 07 objective type questions which will cover the
entire syllabus uniformly and will carry 14 marks in all.
(ii) While sending the syllabus to Paper Setter the syllabus prescribed for Practical Paper
should also be sent.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATES

Candidates are required to attempt two questions each from the sections A & B
and the entire Section C is compulsory.

SECTION –A

(i) Historical development of Indian Music upto 12 th century with special reference
to Hindu Period .

(ii) Origin and development of the following Gayan Shaillies : Dhrupad and Dhamar.

(iii) Definition of the following : Khatka , Kan, Murki , Andolan

(iv) Role of Computer & Internet in Music.

( v) Biographical sketches and contribution of the following great masters :

(a) Pt. Onkar Nath Thakur (b) Prof. Tara Singh

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 Section –B

(vi) Tanpura and Sahayak Nad

(vii) Importance of Music in Sri Guru Granth Sahib.

(viii) Description and notation of following Ragas (Khayals) and Talas :

(j) Ragas : Asawari , Des , Bhimplasi

(ii) Talas : Chartala , Sooltala , Dhamar

(ix) Elementary Knowledge of the following Ragas : Jaunpuri, Sorath , Dhanshri.

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 SEMESTER – IV
PAPER- B (PRACTICAL)
Max Marks : 38 Lectures to be delivered : 75
Internal Assessment : 12 Marks
(Internal Assessment Test=7 Marks) Time allowed : 20 minutes
(Attendance = 5 Marks)
Pass Marks: 35% in the subject
(Theory and Practical separately)

(i) Performance/Viva - 30 marks

(ii) Harmonium - 04 marks
(iii) Tabla - 04 marks

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER- SETTER/PRACTICAL EXAMINER

(i) There should not be more than twelve students in a batch for practical
examination.

(ii) Harmonium is not allowed as accompaniment in vocal music, but it can be used
while singing Alankars.

1. One Drut Khayal in each of the following ragas : Asawari, Des, Bhimplasi.

2. One Vilambit Khayal in any one of the Ragas prescribed in the syllabus with Alaps and
Taans.

3. One Dhrupad or Dhamar with Dugun Layakari in any one of the prescribed Ragas.

5. Ability to recite the following Talas : Chartala, Sool Tala, Dhamar

6. One Folk Song.

7. Aroh, Avroh , Pakar of the following Ragas : Jaunpuri, Sorath , Dhanashri.

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 BOOKS RECOMMENDED FOR THEORY & PRACTICAL PAPERS

1. Harish Chander Srivastava : Raga Parichya Part II .

2. Published by Punjabi University, Patiala : Sangeet Kaumudi - IV (Punjabi).
3. Sangeet Karyala, Hathras : Hamare Sangeet Ratan
4. Mrs. Veena Mankaran : Sangeet Sar (Part I)
5. Dr. Manmohan Sharma : Tabla Vadan Part- II, Punjabi University, Patiala.
6. Prof. Tara Singh , Surjit Kaur : Vadan Kala, Published by Punjabi University,
Patiala.
7. Amrit Kirtan Trust, 422, 15-A, Chandigarh : Gurmat Sangeet (Vishesh Ank).
8. G.G.K Parkashan, Jawaddi Kalan, Ludhiana :Gurmat Sangeet (Vishesh Ank)
Vismad Nad.
9. Dr. Alankar Singh : Hindustani Sangeet : Vibhin Paripekh, Gracious Books,
Patiala
10. Dr. Gurnam Singh : Punjabi Sangeetkar, Published by Punjabi University,
Patiala.
11. Dr. Gurnam Singh, Sangeet Nibandhavli, Published by Punjabi University,
Patiala.Dr.
12. Dr. Devinder Kaur : Sangeet Roop Part II.
13. Sharatchandra Pranjpe : Sangeet Bodh