CBSE Class-10 Exam 2018 : All India Scheme
Question Paper-Hindustani Music (Vocal)

Subject :Hindustani Music (Vocal)

Time allowed : 3 hours

Maximum Marks : 80

General Instructions :

• Please check that this question paper contains 4 printed pages.
• Code number given on the right hand side of the question paper should be written on the title page of the answer-book by the candidate.
• Please check that this question paper contains 5 questions.
• Please write down the Serial Number of the question before attempting it.
• 15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The question paper will be distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 10.30 a.m., the students will read the question paper only and will not write any answer on the answer-book during this period. 

1. Define the following :
 Tana, Aalap, Meend, Khatka

2. Describe any two of the following :
 (i) Dhamar
 (ii) Tarana
 (iii) Lokgeet
 OR
 Describe in detail any two Ragas of the following :
 (i) Khamaj
 (ii) Des
 (iii) Durga

3. Describe the origin and development of any one of the following :
 (i) Dhrupad
 (ii) Khayal
 OR
 Write about the structure and tuning of Tanpura.

4. Write the life sketch and contribution to the field of music of any one of the following :
 (i) Tansen
 (ii) Sadarang
 OR 
Describe any two of the following Talas and write their Thah and Dugun in Taal notation.
 (i) Chautal
 (ii) Rupak
 (iii) Sultala

5. Write the notation of a Drut or Vilambit Khayal in any one of the prescribed Ragas. 
 

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