Code No.

: MU 12 T (K E ) RS-J
Revised Scheme
Special Music, Dance & Talavadya Examination, May, 2019

Karnataka Talavadya — Junior Grade

Theory
( Kannada and English Versions )

: 26. 05. 2019 ]

: 10-30 1-00 ] [ : 100

I. 10 × 1 = 10

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II. 5 × 2 = 10

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III. 4 × 5 = 20

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IV. 15

V. 2
3 10 + 10

VI.
5 +5

VII. 5

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VIII.
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( English Version )

I. Fill in the blanks : 10 × 1 = 10

1. Angas of Matya Tala are ………………… .

2. The Tala which begins with druta in the Sapta Tala is ………..……… .

3. Anudruta has ………………… counts.

4. The point of commencement of song in tala is called ………………… .

5. ………………… Tala has only Laghu as its Anga.

6. …………, ……..…… , ……..…… , Angas are used at present.

7. ………………… is the Anga which has variable counts.

8. Sankeerna Laghu has ………………….. counts.

9. The two types of Kriyas are ………………… and …………………. .

10. The symbol used to indicate Kaakapaada is ………………….. .

II. Answer the following questions : 5 × 2 = 10

1. Which are the Tala Dashapranas ?

2. Mention the Tala Shadangas.

3. What are the different kinds of Laghu ?

4. Tha Dhi Gi Na Tom. Write five forms.

5. Write the names of the Suladi Sapta Talas.

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III. Answer the following questions : 4 × 5 = 20

1. What is 'Tala' and how is it defined ?

2. Explain 'Graha' in detail.

3. Write Ta, Dhi, Tom, Nam for Trishra Jati Triputa Tala in 3 speeds
according to the Tala structure.

4. Name any five famous Mridanga players or percussionists that you

know.

IV. Write Mohara and Mukthaya for Adi Tala in the framework of Tala
structure. 15

V. Write Balavarase for Chaturashra Jati Dhruva Tala and Mishra Jati
Jhampe Tala in three speeds ( for Beat-2 Akshara ) in the framework of
Tala structure. 10 + 10

VI. Write Muktaya for Trishra Jati Triputa Tala and Chaturashra Jati
Roopaka Tala in the Tala framework. 5+5

VII. Write the lite history on any one of the following artists : 5

1. Sri L.S. Sheshagiri Rao.

2. Sri M.L. Veerabhadraiah.

VIII. Draw a neat diagram of Mridanga or any instrument you are using and
label the parts. 10

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